Nov 07

Think of all the mighty miracles that were performed when the Israelites made their great exodus from Egypt, as recorded in the Old Testament. Did Moses' rod perform those miracles? No, it was a simple object chosen by God, perhaps, for that reason, so that there could be no question that it was not a stick of wood that did those great miracles, but the God who had made the tree from which that wood had come.

When the people of God crossed the Red Sea, was it Moses or his rod that caused the water to pile up in a massive wall on each side? Again, it was the God of that rod, not the rod itself.

And the miraculous manna that rained down from heaven to feed the people in the wilderness -- was that anything the people did that caused this provision?

"It is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven" (John 6:32).

What can we say in conclusion to all this, then, about our being able to do nothing for God except allow him to do it all through us, as we humble ourselves and open ourselves up to the moving of his powerful Holy Spirit within us?

I can think of no better summary and conclusion to this important matter than to consider all the many wondrous workings of God's people in his kingdom, and then quote the words of Isaiah 26:12:

"Lord, . . . all that we have accomplished you have done for us."

Scripture for today: Isaiah 26:12
Thought for today: All that I accomplish in God's kingdom, God has done for me.
Prayer for today: Lord, I give you the honor and the glory for all that you allow me to do in your kingdom through me.

NOV 07