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Covered by the Blood
II Thessalonians 2:1-3
The significance of the Blood
First, we must understand that water represents the Spirit of God. This is why John the Baptist would baptize believers of Christ in water. When John the Baptist baptized Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17), afterwards, the heavens opened and the Spirit of God came down upon Him.
Secondly, blood represents the carnal flesh. Jesus is 100% God and 100% man. Because He is God, His godliness overcame the desires of flesh, ruling out sin. Because He is 100% God and 100% man, when pierced in His side, both water and blood flowed.
Foreshadowing
God does so much foreshadowing to His Son in Exodus. Exodus literally means, “to exit.” God is sending a Savior to His people, a way out, of the clutches of death. He is not asking us to take on the enemy or the world’s problems. He is only asking us to place our faith in Him, especially when faced with dark, challenging, and unsure times.
In Exodus 4, God demonstrates His power in 3 ways:
The staff transforms into the serpent
External
God will give us signs through inanimate objects
Diseased hand
Internal/physical
God will give us signs with our physical body/the senses
He can work in and through us
Water to blood
Spiritual realm
God will work miracles on our behalf in the spiritual realm
*Stop worrying about things out of your control. Stop doubting God’s power. Where you fall short, He will provide, He’s got you covered.
God knows your weakness
God understands we are human
He will instruct us on what to do
Where we fall short, He provides
He is our Provider
He equipped Moses with Aaron as his spokesperson
God’s will will be done
He has already equipped you
The reason you are fearful/anxious is because you have forgotten the lessons and blessings God has given you.
Moses was a Hebrew raised by the Egyptians
His strength was he knew how the Egyptians lived
God already gave him victory but was too concerned about the weakness God took into account for before it was ever an issue
Stop doubting God’s power
Sometimes God will send you back to a place to:
Teach you a lesson
Make you a blessing
God has equipped you to victor over your enemies. He has sent prophets along your way to assist you on YOUR path.
Blind Faith
God proves His power to us time and time again, yet we continue to have moments of doubt
He provides us with protection and security
God will not destroy those who love and obey Him
Follow His commands
*Taking risks propels you toward success
-When you step out on faith, you are taking a calculated risk
-You have faith because you have hope in God
-Remember He will not let you fall
-Sing songs of thanksgiving and praise to Him
*In our current environment, it does you no good to worry excessively. Take the necessary precautions, stay prayed up,and your faith in God
Collect your harvest
God wants you to reap the benefits of your obedience
Stop worrying about what lay ahead of you
Cover yourself in His blood and rest assured you are secure
Through Him, you can experience all these gifts
Be thankful to God, for everything He’s done in your life up to this point
Don’t be selfish
Do not allow your feelings/shortcomings prevent you or others from getting to the promises of God
*The way you present yourself is how others believe you re-present Christ. How does it look when you doubt God’s promises, especially in times of adversity to others?