What other biblical instances show God's power through human actions and faith? Hands Raised, Heaven Responds “As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.” (Exodus 17:11) The pattern is clear: God’s sovereign power flows through obedient, faith-filled human action. Battles Won by Obedient Movements • Jericho’s shout – “When the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted … the walls of Jericho collapsed.” (Joshua 6:20) • Gideon’s torches – “They blew their trumpets and broke the jars … and the entire Midianite army ran.” (Judges 7:20-21) • David’s sling – “David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:50) Provision Multiplied Through Simple Trust • Widow’s oil – “When all the jars were full … the oil stopped flowing.” (2 Kings 4:6) • Manna gathered daily – obedience sustained a nation (Exodus 16) • Five loaves placed in Jesus’ hands fed thousands (Matthew 14:17-20) Healing Released by Acts of Faith • Naaman’s seven dips – “His flesh was restored … and he was clean.” (2 Kings 5:14) • Bronze serpent lifted – “If anyone … looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.” (Numbers 21:9) • Woman’s touch – “Immediately her bleeding stopped.” (Mark 5:27-29) • Lame man at the gate – “‘In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!’ … he jumped to his feet.” (Acts 3:6-8) Everyday Objects, Extraordinary Results • Water jars at Cana – water became wine (John 2:7-9) • Staffs that bud, rods that part seas, handkerchiefs that heal – “God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul.” (Acts 19:11-12) Stepping Into the Impossible • Priests’ feet in the Jordan – waters piled up (Joshua 3:15-16) • Peter on the waves – “‘Come,’ said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water.” (Matthew 14:29) Living Principle Throughout Scripture, God chooses to display His might through willing, trusting people. Raised hands, shouted praises, small gifts, simple steps—when offered in faith—become channels through which the Lord proves Himself strong. |
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