But God chose the foolish things of this world to put the wise to shame. He chose the weak things of this world to put the powerful to shame. 1 Corinthians 1:27 CEV
God’s Word is
so simple. His instructions may sound or seem trifling, but when carried out,
they always produce the supernatural. Imagine that while in Church on a service
day the Pastor says, “Tell three people, ‘I’m blessed and victorious.’” You
might say to yourself, “I don’t have to do that.”
Why? It sounds
too simple to mean anything. But that’s where many have missed it. Our theme
verse says God confounds the mighty with simple, little things. Think about
this: when God delivered the children of Israel from the hands of their
oppressors, the Egyptians, He didn’t lead them on the road that made the most
sense.
The Bible says,
“Instead, he led them in a roundabout way through the desert toward the Red
Sea…” (Exodus 13:18 GNB). Then, trapped between the Red sea and an invading
army, Moses began to “pray” to God for intervention. But God interrupted him
and said, “Lift up your rod and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide
it…” (Exodus 14:16 AMPC).
Consider the
simple instruction given to Moses for a problem of such magnitude! It didn’t
make “common sense.” How could stretching forth your rod over the sea make any
difference at such a critical time? But it did! Moses obeyed the instruction,
the sea parted and the children of Israel walked through on dry ground.
Hallelujah! God
is still that way today. He gives simple instructions. Also see the example of
the Master: He said to a man with a withered arm, “…Stretch forth thine hand…”
(Matthew 12:13). How could the man stretch forth the same hand that was
withered? He could have complained, “Sir, can’t you see it’s withered?”
But he didn’t;
rather, he acted on that simple instruction and the Bible says the hand “was
restored whole, like as the other.” An instruction from the Lord, however
simple, is for your benefit. When you’re in church for example, a consciousness
of the presence of the Holy Spirit is so important.
When
instructions are given, comply. God always seeks opportunities to bless and
improve our lives from glory to glory and many of such blessings are packaged
in simple instructions of the Spirit.
PRAYER
Dear Father,
thank you for the counsel I receive from your Word. My heart is attentive to
the instructions from your Word and the Holy Spirit. Your guidance puts me over
circumstances and challenges of life, to lead me in the path of success,
victory, excellence and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Proverbs 4:13; Proverbs
8:10; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 20:1-16 & Job 19-21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Galatians 2:3-12 & Isaiah 29, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 & Isaiah 21
The Rhapsody of realities is a daily devotional
by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy
International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and
help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study,
meditation and confession.
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