How should believers respond when witnessing God's power in their lives today? Setting the Scene in Exodus 9:11 “So the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.” Key moment in the sixth plague: Egypt’s elite spiritual advisers are literally brought to their knees. The contrast is vivid—human power collapses; divine power stands unchallenged. That same God is at work today. When He moves unmistakably, believers are invited to respond differently from Pharaoh’s magicians. Respond with Humble Awe • Let God’s greatness shrink self-importance. • Psalm 33:8—“Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.” • Resist the impulse to explain away the supernatural; instead, worship. Repent Quickly and Fully • God’s power exposes hidden rebellion just as the boils exposed Egypt’s sin. • Romans 2:4 reminds that His kindness is meant to lead to repentance. • Turn—don’t stall—when He highlights an area needing change. Choose Obedience Over Resistance • Pharaoh hardened his heart; believers soften theirs. • John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Immediate obedience is the fitting answer to undeniable divine action. Testify to His Might • Silence serves the enemy; testimony glorifies God. • Psalm 105:1—“Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.” • Share specific stories of His intervention with family, church, coworkers. Grow in Steadfast Trust • Every fresh display of power is a personal invitation to deeper confidence. • Isaiah 26:4—“Trust in the LORD forever, because God the LORD is the Rock eternal.” • Keep a journal of answered prayers to anchor faith when feelings fluctuate. Intercede for Others Still in Bondage • Unlike the magicians, believers can approach God freely through Christ. • 1 Timothy 2:1—bring petitions and thanksgivings for all people. • Pray that hardened hearts around you will soften before harsher judgments fall. Live Expectantly for His Deliverance • The plagues were not random; they paved the way for Israel’s Exodus. • Exodus 14:13—“Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation.” • When God flexes His arm, anticipate the redemptive purpose behind it and walk forward in hope. Summing It Up God’s power is never on display merely for spectacle. It calls believers to awe, repentance, obedience, testimony, trust, intercession, and expectant hope. Responding this way keeps hearts soft, witness vibrant, and lives aligned with the One who still topples every modern “magician” that dares to rival Him. |
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