Exodus 6 - Because of God's Hand

Trouble on every side.  Pharaoh had increased the suffering of the people when Moses delivered the message of God to him. Now even the people have lost faith in Moses and become discouraged waiting for God to act. 

God had a plan to deliver his people from their yoke of slavery. He said to Moses, "because of my mighty hand, Pharaoh will drive the people out of his country."

God can act in ways that bring oppressors to do the very things contrary to their own plans. No man's plans can stand against Gods. That is why as stewards of God's abundance here (both in wealth and in the message of hope for a dying world) we need to align ourselves with God's plan. 

Though our circumstances may lend themselves to discouragement, we can know that the same God who delivered the Israelites from Egypt is the same God who delivers us from sin. We may face incredible foes working against us but if we belong to The Lord, he can make a way for us out of the darkest gloom. 

As a reality check for us; God did not lift Israel from their suffering immediately. In fact, several generations died in the suffering in Egypt. Even for those about to see a God-Sized delivery they suffered even greater oppression as Pharaoh did battle with God by punishing God's people. Pharaoh rightly saw the battle for dominion as a spiritual one and he was going to use the God's beloved as pawns in his battle for control. This may also be something we face. Take hope dear child of God - as God saw the suffering of his loved ones and added that to the judgement Pharaoh was to endure. 

No mistreatment or hardship escapes God's notice and even the hard times come through God's Devine filter and serve to bring greater glory when He affects a mighty deliverance. 

No matter what you may face, you can be assured that because of God's mighty hand, your life will be preserved for His glory. The greatest enemy we have is our sin nature which doomed us to eternal suffering in hell. Yet, because of God's Almighty Hand we have deliverance from sin and the promise of becoming the bride of Christ and reigning with him in Heaven. No one can separate us from that kind of love. 

The Israelites had no idea the things God was about to do to deliver his people. They had no idea they would be witnesses to the Almighty Hand of God; but in just a short time they would go from servitude to salvation.  Place your circumstances in God's hand and you will see God has a plan more glorious than you ever dreamed. 

May God richly bless you as you seek Him and as you serve Him!