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Going Back to Egypt
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Why does Yahweh bring us to this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will be captured or killed! Wouldn't it be better for us to return into Egypt?' They said to one another, 'Let's choose a leader, and let's return into Egypt.' Numbers 14:3 WEB
When the Israelites came to the land that God promised them, they stopped and sent out twelve spies to survey it. When the spies returned, all of them but Caleb and Joshua told a grim tale of giants living in fortresses. It made them feel like grasshoppers. The Israelites were terrified and decided to stone Moses, choose another leader, and go back to Egypt.
Yet God had not changed His mind. His promise still stood firm. He had brought them this far and He would take them the rest of the way, if they would only stay the course. It was the people who had changed. They had lost their faith, given into fear and wanted to turn back. They began to wonder if it was all worth it and began to tell themselves: 'We cannot do this.'
God has brought you this far, and though the road in front of you may now look terrifying, do not turn back. God is still with you and His plan has not changed. He will still fulfill His promise. God has not changed His mind. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for He is with me (from Psalm 23:4).
It is alright to have a change of plans, to adjust your course, to count the cost, to refactor your life, but never let fear step in and tell you that you cannot do this. Never turn back because you are too afraid to go through with it. God always calls us to face the impossible situation that is beyond our own ability for that is when we begin to need His help.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and self control. Please help me put on the helmet of salvation and to guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.> You can subscribe to our daily devotional here <
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Father GOD, Teach me to lean on you more in all areas of my life. AMEN
I pray to be strong in jesus name amen!
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Jesus,please help us to be strong and our lives for your glory. Amen
Amen. With all that is going on in our world today take all fear from those whom trust you and believe in you, give us power, love, and self control. Help us put on the helmet of our salvation and guard our minds against thoughts of the enemy. You are by our sides and protection is all around us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen
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With You on my side, I can face anything, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Oh Heavenly Father I thank You for all Your blessings and support. You have shown me that we must have faith in You and everything else will work for the best, praise be to You oh Lord. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Dear Pastor, yesterday I was going through a situation with fears and frustrations, I deposited it on the Lord's hands and it was completely gone. The Lord is wonderful and blessed and will take care of us all. Thank you Pastor as always,God bless you.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Amen.
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Amen!Like parting the Red Sea wasn't enough to cement their faith... We can do all things through Jesus Christ nothing is impoosible.
FATHER, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN CONTROL. We praise you, bless you and thank you for listining and answering our prayers. We claim it LORD all thy favours unto my son, giving him the strength, skills and knowledge with wisdom, courage and humility in his heart. You are our strength JESUS CHRIST for we can do all things through you. We love you LORD.
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Amen, Lord help us stay the course.