How should believers respond when witnessing God's power in their lives today? Key Verse “ ‘By this you will know that I am the LORD: With the staff that is in my hand, I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will be turned to blood.’ ” (Exodus 7:17) Observe God’s Purpose in His Power • God never displays power as a mere spectacle; He reveals Himself. • The miracle in Exodus 7:17 was so Egypt and Israel would “know that I am the LORD.” • Today, every answer to prayer, every provision, every rescue has the same goal—deepening our knowledge of Him (John 17:3). Respond with Awe and Worship • Psalm 111:2: “Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” • Acts 2:43: “A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.” • When God moves, pause. Let genuine wonder give rise to heartfelt worship—sing, speak praise, or sit silently before Him. Respond with Obedience and Submission • God’s power authenticates His commands. Pharaoh ignored the sign and grew harder; Israel eventually bowed and followed. • Luke 5:9-11—after the miraculous catch, the disciples “left everything and followed Him.” • Ask, “Lord, what do You want me to do because of what You’ve shown me?” Respond with Faith and Expectation • Ephesians 3:20: “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more…” • Past power fuels present trust. If He parted the sea, He can open today’s closed doors. • Refuse fear; choose confident prayer for the next step. Respond with Testimony and Proclamation • Psalm 105:1: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.” • Share specifics—“God healed,” “God provided rent,” “God changed my anger.” • Testimony magnifies Him and invites others to “know that He is the LORD.” Respond with Humility and Repentance • Hebrews 12:28-29: “Let us offer to God acceptable worship with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” • Recognition of holiness exposes personal sin; the proper response is confession and turning (Isaiah 6:5). • God delights to cleanse and draw near (1 John 1:9). Respond with Gratitude • James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” • Gratitude guards against entitlement and forgetfulness (Deuteronomy 8:10-14). • Keep a journal of God’s works; rehearse them often. Putting It Into Practice Today 1. Recall a recent instance of God’s intervention—big or small. 2. Take five minutes to worship, thanking Him by name for what He did. 3. Ask how this demonstration of His power should shape your next act of obedience. 4. Tell one person before day’s end what God has done. 5. Record the event so future doubts meet a written testimony of His faithfulness. Knowing that Scripture is accurate and literal, we treat every display of His power as a living invitation: “By this you will know that I am the LORD.” Let our response be awe, obedience, faith, proclamation, humility, and gratitude—acknowledging in word and deed that He truly is the LORD. |
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