Today: 2026-05-05
GOD’S POWER REVEALED
Text: Exodus 3:7-22
Emphasis: And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go (Exodus 3:20)
Narration:
From Exodus chapters 3 through to chapter 14, we see the Almighty Hand of God deal with the Egyptians so much that Pharaoh had no choice but to let the children of Israel go from serving as slaves in Egypt. The plagues were not just random acts of judgment; rather, they were divine signs, challenging Egypt’s false gods and declaring that there is only One true God.
Reflect for a moment on a time you faced hardship. How did that trial shape your faith? Did it lead you to trust God more deeply? In difficult seasons, it is easy to focus on the pain and frustration. But often, if we look closely, we will see God's hand at work. While He may not immediately remove the trial, His presence is constant, seeing His own through all the way. Sometimes, He uses our challenges to reveal His power, deepen our faith, and draw us closer to Him. Like Joseph, many believers can testify that their deepest encounters with God came during their toughest times. Whether it is illness, loss, or uncertainty, our trials have a way of pushing us into God's arms and helping us experience His power more intimately. Trusting in God’s power to sustain us through hard times also allows us to grow spiritually. Just as the plagues in Egypt displayed God's might, our struggles today can be stages where His power is revealed.
Brethren, though we may not understand the reasons for our challenges, let us choose to trust that God is at work behind the scenes – for our good and His glory. When trials come, turn to Him, trust in His purpose, and rest in His unfailing love.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, in hard times, please strengthen my faith, and draw me closer. Enable me to keep trusting in Your power to save, restore, and guide; I pray in Christ’s name, Amen.
A publication of: The World International Sacred Peace Movement - Grouped Soul.
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