How should Exodus 6:1 influence our faith during personal trials? Setting the Scene “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: For with a mighty hand he will send them out, and with a mighty hand he will drive them out of his land.’” (Exodus 6:1) • Israel is crushed by heavier slavery after Moses’ first approach to Pharaoh (Exodus 5). • Moses has cried out in confusion (Exodus 5:22-23). • God answers with a single, emphatic promise: “Now you will see…”—shifting the focus from human failure to divine certainty. God’s Timing in Trials • “Now” signals a divinely set moment; God was never late, though Moses thought He was. • Scripture consistently shows God stepping in at the zenith of human helplessness (Genesis 22:10-12; John 11:39-44; Galatians 4:4). • Personal trials often feel prolonged, yet Psalm 31:15 reminds us, “My times are in Your hands.” The Certainty of God’s Action • “You will see” points to tangible evidence, not vague optimism. • The Lord ties His reputation to visible rescue: see also Exodus 14:13 and 1 Kings 18:37-39. • Faith rests on God’s revealed character—immutable, truthful, and omnipotent (Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:17-18). The Might of God’s Deliverance • “With a mighty hand” is repeated twice, underscoring unstoppable power. • Pharaoh, the superpower of his day, becomes the instrument of Israel’s release. • For believers today, Colossians 2:15 shows a parallel victory: Christ disarming rulers and authorities. Implications for Our Personal Trials • Trials are arenas for displaying God’s might rather than our weakness. • What looks like a setback may be God setting the stage for greater glory (2 Corinthians 4:17). • The same hand that shattered Egypt’s pride upholds believers (Isaiah 41:10). Strengthening Faith Today • Remember: Every “now” of God is purposeful—He sees, He hears, He acts (Exodus 3:7-8). • Meditate on Romans 8:28; God weaves present pain into future good. • Persevere: “After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace…will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Peter 5:10). • Exchange anxiety for expectancy—anticipate the moment when you, like Moses, will “see what I will do.” |
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