Unstoppable Growth
Exo 1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Affliction did not stop the children of Israel. Instead, it made them even more productive. Only God’s people increase and become stronger even with more affliction. The blessings of Jacob have produced an unstoppable race.
Affliction can be helpful. Have you not noticed the fruits of the spirit manifesting more …you have learnt patience, love and meekness not in the class room but in ovens of affliction. It is a supreme proof to recognize true children of God … they blossom in afflictions. But affliction is also to be borne only for a short while.
Egypt we read was also grieved because of the children of Israel. Though the Israelites were unstoppable in growth – the hatred and envy of Egypt was equally unstoppable. It also grew. Is it not interesting to see grace and wickedness growing side by side? Sometimes we have a mixture of those growing and those grieving … often only God can separate the wheat from tares. You are a child of God destined to grow … and manifesting the fruits of the Holy Spirit is the sign of this growth. Affliction and pain may be the trigger to greater joy. God truly works in mysterious ways.
Song.
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again
Prayer : Lord Jesus, Multiply peace, grace, love, patience and kindness in my life. 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
