7-12-08 Exodus 14:15 Stop Crying and Get Moving

Exodus14:15 (NAS)
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.

Exodus14:15 (NRSV)
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!

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You know that you can cry out to the Lord for help because He is in charge of your life. He is your Owner and Master and what He says is what you want to do. Is it wrong to cry out for that help, when you are in distress or need? Usually it is just fine and the Lord will hear and answer you.

However, there may come a time when you are no longer crying out to the Lord in faith. Perhaps, your crying has turned into a whine or clamor in the ears of the Almighty. He may already have answered your prayer, but you have failed to do as He commanded you. Fear may be paralyzing you. What do you do then?

Moses and the children of Israel had come to this place in their wanderings through the wilderness. They were stalled and making no progress. It was then that the Lord God spoke again. He told Moses, His spokesman, to command His children to pull up their tent stakes and to set out on their journey once more. In this way, they would end up in the land the Lord had promised to give them. If they stay put, they would never reach their destination.

So too, you should stop crying and take a step of faith. In this way you will walk right into your victory.

7-6-08 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The Lord is Faithful!

2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NAS)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (The Message)
But the Master never lets us down. He'll stick by you and protect you from evil.
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Have you ever wondered why you refer to Jesus Christ as Lord? Lord is the word used to describe the Person who has the power to decide your future. He is the Master of your life and you belong to Him. When you yield up the control of your life to Jesus Christ, He takes over. By calling Him Lord, you give Him the honor and respect that He deserves.
Do you need to fear giving up control? If God could not be trusted, then you should fear, but the Lord is trust worhy and faithful. What He promises you will come to pass. He will not withhold anything good from you. Through your belief in Jesus Christ, you receive the favor of the Almighty. You have His good will. Therefore, you can be confident in giving Him ownership over you.

This Faithful God will strengthen you, making you stable and firm. As you trust Him, He will set and fix your feet firmly on the best path. He will keep you intact and cause you to escape from your enemies to safety. God the Father has given you authority through His Son and He will uphold and sustain that authority. He is your foundation and in Him, you stand safe and secure.

The Lord your God watches over and guards you, to keep you safe. He does not want your to suffer violence, so He always stands near to protect you.You are of His tribe and nation He will not allow you to be snatched away. You do not need to be afraid of the annoyances or hardships that evil one brings your way, for the Lord will take care of you.