Enemy Observations
Exo 1:9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
This was an awesome testimony …but it was also a dangerous one. It is good to be envied …but it can be dangerous. Being successful, talented and prominent can attract observations that will soon be suffocated with envy. God must hide us sometimes and not bring us out too quickly until He is ready to work even through the envy of men to promote us. God caused the children of Israel to overtake the Egyptians because he knew this was the way to trigger a phase of persecution that will lead to a mighty deliverance that will end with the armies of Egypt drowned.
Prosperity and blessings cannot be hidden from men … In Christ we are more than conquerors …but as you conquer soon you will begin to hear the comments of men setting you up. Pharaoh needed the support of his people to oppress the Israelites. Every success needs help. Hide and commit all your successes in Him and pray that God prospers His purpose and not ours. It is highly dangerous to assume control once successful. This is very much like entering a dragon’s den defended only with a pen knife.
David after his success over Goliath soon found himself the target of the reigning monarch. It suddenly became hot …but God saw David through. Be strong. He will also see you through … go to your knees.
Let God be your hiding place.
Song.
In the warfare that is raging
For the truth and for the right,
When the conflict fierce is raging
With the powers of the night,
God needs people brave and true;
May He then depend on you?
Refrain
May the Lord depend on you?
Loyalty is but His due;
Say, O spirit brave and true,
That He may depend on you!
See, they come on sable pinions,
Come in strong Satanic might,
Powers come and dark dominions
From the regions of the night.
God requires the brave and true;
May He then depend on you?
Prayer : Lord Jesus, Hide me always in the shadow of your wings … fill my heart with songs of deliverance. Amen
The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa
