How can we trust God's power in our lives, as shown in Exodus 4:7? Setting the Scene: God’s Sign to Moses “‘Put your hand back inside your cloak,’ said the LORD. So Moses put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his skin.” (Exodus 4:7) – Moses had just seen his hand turn leprous at God’s command (4:6). – At a second command, the disease is instantly reversed. – The sign proves that the One sending Moses can both wound and heal by a word. What the Miracle Reveals About God’s Power • Absolute authority over creation—skin cells, disease, time, and matter respond instantly. • Power that is personal—God speaks directly to one man and acts for him. • Restorative intention—He does not merely display force; He returns what was broken to wholeness. • Reliability—two consecutive commands show consistency: what He starts, He can finish. Why This Matters for Us Today • The same God rules now; His character does not change (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). • If He can reverse leprosy in a heartbeat, He can confront any impossibility we face—physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual. • Trust is reasonable: – He has the power (Psalm 62:11). – He loves to use it for His people (Romans 8:31–32). • Our part is the same as Moses’—simple obedience to His voice, even when instructions seem unlikely. Scriptural Echoes of God’s Restoring Power • Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!” • Matthew 8:2–3: Jesus touches a leper—“Immediately he was cleansed.” Same immediate restoration. • Ephesians 1:19–20: The power that raised Christ now works “toward us who believe.” • 2 Corinthians 4:7: We carry “this treasure in jars of clay” so the power is shown to be God’s, not ours. Practicing Trust in His Power – Recall past deliverances: keep a record of times God has intervened. – Saturate the mind with Scripture, letting texts like Exodus 4:7 shape expectations. – Obey promptly, even in small things; faith grows through action. – Pray specifically, asking God to show His might in today’s needs (Philippians 4:6–7). – Share testimonies; hearing others’ stories fans confidence that He still works. |
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