“You dear children are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” - 1 John 4:4 (NIV).
When Moses, the prophet, stepped up and faced Ramses, the pharaoh, and calmly asked, “Let my people go” it was not like old times (Exodus 5:1). Prior he had run off when it became known he had killed an Egyptian to save the life of a Jew (Exodus 2: 11-25). He had not lingered to see if his God could fight back for him. Moses was terrified of the power of the enemy.
Far off in exile he must have reflected on the power of the God he believed in against that of his enemies. Who was more powerful? Finally God would reveal himself to him one day in a bush fire and tell him to go back and free the Jews under captivity (Exodus 3).
It was a different Moses who faced Ramses this time. He wasn’t afraid as before. He knew his God was greater than all other gods of Pharaohs as he clearly revealed through numerous miracles.
As believers we are faced with all kinds of enemies who dare the God we believe in. Let us be like Moses who after an encounter with God himself knew the power he had. It is the same power we all have here. That no matter the size or nature of the enemy our God is far greater than all the forces out there.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus that whatever obstacle, I may face, I know your power is greater than all the forces out there.
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04/05/2024 - 05/05/2024 All day“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the Lord your good is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua, 1:9 NKJV)
Self doubt is common to any life. Sometimes it can be a result of a challenge one is about to face. After Moses had passed on, Joshua knew he was succeeding a giant to lead the people of Israel to the Promised land. When someone succeeds a great leader there is bound to be comparison, a bit of which might be unfair and disheartening. As we see in this case, the mission was yet to be completed. If anyone, Joshua wouldn’t mind some encouragement.
Joshua would receive the encouragement he needed from God. He was assured that God Himself had chosen him to succeed Moses and take on the uncompleted task. God assured Joshua through His word that He would be with him. Joshua had had enough experiences to know that God’s promise was unfailing. After Moses sent out the twelve spies to explore the land the Israelis were about to invade, he and Caleb were the only two who believed that because of faith in God they could overcome the giants they saw (Numbers 13).
Today, any of us may be facing a task no less overwhelming from our experience as Joshua faced. Perhaps we have taken on a momentous office. We could be setting on a journey of undetermined length. Maybe there is a challenge that has just risen up from nowhere and we seemed all submerged.
The words God gave Joshua, his servant, should be of encouragement to us. Just as God commanded Joshua not to be afraid or dismayed, may we walk in that confidence.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today whatever task I face, I look up to you, and hold on to the words you gave Joshua, not to be afraid or dismayed, for you are with me, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
