How should Deuteronomy 6:22 influence our trust in God's promises and actions? The Verse in Focus “ And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and many, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his house, before our eyes.” (Deuteronomy 6:22) What the Verse Tells Us about God • God acts in visible, historical ways—“before our eyes.” • His signs and wonders are “great and many”—they surpass human ability and planning. • He targets oppressive powers (Egypt, Pharaoh) to liberate His people. • These deeds are deliberate confirmations of earlier promises (Genesis 15:13-14). Lessons for Trusting God’s Promises Today • Past acts guarantee future faithfulness. – Psalm 105:26-36 rehearses the plagues as proof that God keeps covenant. – If He delivered Israel, He will surely deliver those who belong to Him now (2 Timothy 4:18). • Visible history fuels invisible faith. – Romans 4:20-21: Abraham “was fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.” – Like Israel, we look back at God’s record to calm present anxieties. • God’s power is unmatched. – Exodus 12:12: He executed judgments “against all the gods of Egypt.” – No modern “Pharaoh” can thwart His purposes for us (Isaiah 46:10-11). • Deliverance is personal. – Note the phrase “upon Pharaoh and upon all his house.” God pinpoints threats to His people individually. – Matthew 10:30 echoes the same care: “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Practical Ways to Let Deuteronomy 6:22 Shape Our Trust 1. Keep a “remember list.” • Record answered prayers and providences, just as Israel memorialized the plagues. 2. Rehearse biblical history aloud. • Parents, read Exodus 7–12 with children to root family faith in facts. 3. Anchor prayers in past deeds. • Begin petitions with “Lord, You who brought Israel out of Egypt…” (2 Chronicles 20:6-12 pattern). 4. Reject fear narratives. • When culture magnifies obstacles, counter with “great and many” miracles already performed. 5. Expect God to confront today’s “Pharaohs.” • Opposition to God’s people is temporary; God’s track record guarantees decisive intervention (Revelation 19:11-16). Summary Take-Away Because the Lord once unleashed undeniable wonders “before our eyes,” we can rest assured He will honor every promise He has spoken, confront every power that resists His purposes, and weave our present trials into future testimonies of His faithfulness. |
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