TRUST
YOUR AUTHORITY
Exodus
14:15-16
“Then
the Lord said to Moses, [after telling the Israelites that the Lord will fight
for them], ‘Why are you crying out to Me?
Tell the Israelites to move on.
Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the
water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry land.’”
Kids are eager to grow up, doing
things for ourselves. At first, parents
hover over children. Directions are
carefully watched. Kids feel safe trying
new things under a parent’s watchful eye.
Who is the first to break free from
mom and dad? Sometimes the child veers
out farther than what’s allowed. Other
times, a parent will insist a child “fly solo” doing something alone what was
taught earlier.
Can you remember the first time you
got to do something all by yourself?
We can’t blame Moses for wanting
direction from God. Parting a sea isn’t
child’s play. God advises us, “Trust in
the Lord with all of your might, and lean not into your own understanding.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6). Yet, like every
parent, our heavenly Father allows His kids to do stuff on our own.
But when? Use authority?
God
wants Believers to trust using authority He has given us: to lift up powerful
prayers, to boldly command and to “stretch out our hands” and watch miracles
happen.
This wasn’t Moses’ first time
pleading to the Father on behalf of the Israelites. People can be demanding. We whine.
We disagree. … Meanwhile, Pharaoh
changed his mind allowing them to go. He
charged after them to get them back!
(See lesson, linked below).
Now God insisted Moses raise his
staff with authority to part the sea.
The people needed to trust their leader.
They needed to trust God!
As His earthly ministry was drawing
to a close, Jesus gave His disciples (you and I) authority. He said in Matthew 28:18-20: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given Me. Therefore,
go and make disciples … baptizing them,… teaching them to obey … surely I
am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Emphasis mine.
Take Home Nugget
There
are desperate times when we cry out to God for help. But there are also times when we know what
we’re to do. Jesus never said we’re to
pray for the sick. He commanded us to
heal the sick (Matthew 10:8).
As God’s children, Believers are
directed by His Spirit to do great things.
Jesus’ presence urges us to use His name (our staff) with authority. We may not part seas. We may not lead thousands to God. But,
Lead
us when we’re to trust the authority you’ve given us, Lord. Then, Your miracles can flow!
Adapted from “Time to Use Your Authority”. JosephPrince.org. April 1, 2016.
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