The Lord Is Setting You up for Glorious Victory!
You may find yourself in a place right now where it seems the odds are stacked against you. You may feel as if your back is up against the wall, and you have nowhere to turn. Be encouraged, for though the enemy wars against you, the Lord is setting you up for a glorious victory and divine deliverance. And when the Lord delivers, He delivers fully!
God Loves Working with These Types of Odds!
Remember, the gates of Jericho were securely barred; no one was going in or coming out before Joshua and the children of Israel began their march around the city. The tightest security had been put into place, making the odds of victory seem incredibly low. Our God loves working with these types of odds:
• The Jordan was at flood stage when Joshua and the people were ready to cross.
• Young David opposed a huge giant with only a sling and a stone.
• The widow of Zarephath had just a little olive oil and a handful of flour.
• Elijah faced the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. (Photo via GetArchive)
• The children of Israel encountered a securely barred Jericho.
Partnering with Victory
God's greatness, power, and might are displayed when we find ourselves in these circumstances. When all is said and done, it will be clear that His hand has accomplished the victory. But often God gives us a part or role to play. Take for example the following:
• The priests had to set their feet in the Jordan.
• David had to gather his stones.
• The widow of Zarephath had to first make some bread for Elijah.
• Elijah had to first build and soak the altar before praying for God to come.
• The children of Israel had to march in silence before shouting.
Obedience is key to our breakthrough because it demonstrates our faith in the One who will deliver. We put feet to our beliefs and do those things that the Holy Spirit instructs us to do.
Then, there are also times when the greatest display of our faith is to STAND FIRM and wait for the Lord's deliverance. It doesn't say to "stand shakily" but to "stand firm," indicating an inner conviction and confident reliance on God alone to accomplish our deliverance.
Enter the Deliverer!
The Israelites experienced a daunting situation as they camped at Pi Hahiroth after fleeing Egypt. Here they looked up to see the feared Egyptian army overtaking them. It seemed all their fears were about to be realized, and they were terrified. Enter the DELIVERER!
"Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel's army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud brought darkness to the one side and light to the other side; so neither went near the other all night long." (Exodus 14:19–20)
"During the last watch of the night the LORD looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw it into confusion. He jammed the wheels of their chariots so that they had difficulty driving. And the Egyptians said, 'Let's get away from the Israelites! The LORD is fighting for them against Egypt.'" (Exodus 14:24–25) (Photo via StockCake)
He Is Still in the Chariot-Wheel-Jamming Business!
Many are on assignment from the Lord right now. You have left family, friendships, jobs, and financial security behind to follow the call of God into this new era with Him. You may be experiencing the enemy's hot pursuit and threats to overtake and destroy you. Know that your DELIVERER is the same God who delivered the children of Israel from the clutches of Pharaoh and his army. He is still able to hem you in, behind and before, with His supernatural protection and covering. He is still in the chariot-wheel-jamming business; and just when you think all may be lost, He stretches out His mighty arm to save and deliver.
The Lord has DRY GROUND for you right in the middle of the tumultuous waters that swirl around you. Take courage, for your testimony will shout, "SURELY THE LORD HAS DONE THIS THING! WHEN THE LORD DELIVERS, HE DELIVERS FULLY!"
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Sylvia Neusch
True Life|Austin School of Supernatural Ministry
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Sylvia Neusch is a wife, mother, pastor, author, prophetic voice, and prophetic blogger. Sylvia operates with an anointing to sense the times and seasons and encourages the Body of Christ in stewarding the current and coming move of God. Through her writing and teaching, Sylvia has a passion to encourage and equip people to discover their true God-given identity and mature in Christ to walk in their God-given destiny. Sylvia and her husband, Richard, are the apostolic founding leaders and elders at True Life, a non-denominational church in Round Rock, Texas. They are also the founders of the Austin School of Supernatural Ministry. Sylvia is the author of two books: Rags to Royalty, and Abba's Song: A 49 Day Journey with the Father into Healing, Identity, and Destiny.
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