“I am the Lord…”
04/28/2011
Exodus 10:1,2
“Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may perform these miraculous signs of mine among them that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I dealt harshly with the Egyptians and how I performed my signs among them, and that you may know that I am the LORD.”
Has it ever seemed that when you pray about a particularly difficult situation that things get worse before they get better? There are days when I feel like my prayers are fruitless and the situation I find myself in seems to intensify.
When I read this scripture this week, it was as if God was saying, “Gina, sometimes I allow things to get harder because I want to show Myself to you and others. When it seems like I harden ‘Pharoah’s” heart, it is because I desire to do a miracle on your behalf.”
When things are tough, we need to keep a “God perspective.” We need to listen carefully for His voice and watch for His Hand. When Moses saw Pharoah harden his heart again and again, it would have been easy to give up. And yet, because God was speaking to him, he wasn’t moved by how things “appeared” but he knew that God had a greater plan all along.
Are you discouraged today? Lean on the Lord and let Him lead you to the “promised land.”
Prayer ”Starter”: Lord, there are times that life is difficult down here on planet earth. Because you walked among us for a season, You understand better than anyone the trials that we face. When circumstances seem unbearable, help us to continue to look to You as our deliverer. Empower us to see beyond what the circumstances “say” and to listen to what You say. We don’t always understand, but even in our lack of understanding, help us to trust You. We desire to bring honor and glory to You. AMEN
Prayer points for our missionaries and Oasis Ministry:
<><for daily provision; spiritual, financial, health
<><for Pastor Ron as he travels in May; travel protection, favor, good fellowship with family members in the States, protection for Belizean family
<><for God’s wisdom for caring for each child at OM
<><for Heather and Allison, engaged to be married; for Andrew who is helping a sick friend in the States
<><for God’s strength and wisdom in difficulty
Just a reminder…Thurs. May 5th is the 60th National Day of Prayer in the USA. Please take some time to pray for our Nation and our leaders. To find an NDP observance in your area, go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org
Blessings,
Gina in Wyoming
