GOD'S STRONG ARM

GOD'S STRONG ARM

READ:
Exodus 6:1-8

I will redeem you with an
outstretched arm. -Exodus 6:6

My friend Joann had a strong desire to become a concert pianist and to travel and perform as either a soloist or as a piano accompanist.  While majoring in piano performance in college, she developed tendinitis in her right arm, and it became too weak to perform the solo recital that was required.  She graduated with a degree in music history and literature instead.

She knew Jesus as her Savior, but she had been rebelling against Him for several years.  Then through further difficult circumstances, she sensed the Lord reaching out to her, and she turned back to Him.  Eventually her arm grew stronger, and her dream of traveling and performing came about.  She says, "Now I could play to God's glory instead of my own.  His outstretched arm restored my spiritual life and the strength in my arm to enable me to serve Him with the gift He gave me."

The Lord promised Moses that His outstretched arm would rescue the Israelites from bondage in Egypt (Exodus 6:6).  He kept that promise even though His often-rebellious people doubted (14:30-31).  God's mighty arm is outstretched for us as well.  No matter the outcome of our situation, He can be trusted to bring about His will for each of His children.  We can depend on God's strong arm. -Anne Cetas

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms. -Hoffman
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With God's strength behind you and His arms beneath
you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you.

INSIGHT
Israel's slavery in Egypt was not a surprise to God, nor was it a situation outside of His control.  Hundreds of years before the words of today's text were spoken to Moses, God told Abraham of his descendants' coming slavery and promised their deliverance (Genesis 15:13-14).

Have a blesssed day and weekend.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace