In what ways can we trust God to "sweep them away" today? Setting the Scene: The God Who Still Sweeps Away Psalm 58:9 — “Before your pots feel the burning thorns—whether green or burning—He will sweep them away.” Proverbs 10:25 — “When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.” Exodus 14:27 — “So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal depth. As the Egyptians fled toward it, the LORD swept them into the sea.” The same God who once swept away Egypt’s chariots, Canaan’s walls, and Babylon’s idols remains unchanged (Malachi 3:6). His power, timing, and purposes are steady; only the faces of His opponents have changed. What God Sweeps Away for His People Today • Persistent guilt and shame • Bondage to sin, addictions, destructive habits Romans 6:14; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 • Fear, anxiety, and tormenting thoughts Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7 • Human opposition, persecution, and injustice • Satanic schemes and unseen spiritual forces Ephesians 6:12-13; Colossians 2:15 • The ultimate presence of evil at Christ’s return Revelation 20:11-15; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 How We Position Ourselves to See His Sweeping Power • Call on Him in the day of trouble • Stand still in faith, resisting panic • Walk in obedient steps, however small • Keep a worshipful heart that magnifies His greatness • Cling to His promises, not human strategies Biblical Snapshots of God Sweeping Away Obstacles • Red Sea: armies swallowed at daybreak (Exodus 14:26-28) • Jericho: fortified walls flattened (Joshua 6:20) • Goliath: giant toppled by a shepherd (1 Samuel 17:45-50) • Haman: gallows prepared for Mordecai used on the plotter (Esther 7:9-10) • Assyrian siege: 185,000 enemies silenced overnight (2 Kings 19:35) Each account shouts the same truth: when His people trust, God sweeps away whatever threatens His purpose for them. Living in Daily Expectation • Start every day confessing His sovereignty over visible and invisible enemies. • Speak Scripture aloud, aligning your heart with His verdict on opposition. • Refuse to rehearse worst-case scenarios; rehearse past deliverances instead. • Encourage one another with stories of His interventions. He who once “swept them away” has lost none of His strength. Trust Him to do it again—decisively, perfectly, and right on time. |
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