Came across this while reading through Scripture the other morning. First, Exodus 6:9 "So Moses spoke thus to the sons of Israel, but they did not listen to him ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR DESPONDENCY AND CRUEL BONDAGE". We know the context, Moses proclaiming impending freedom even as Pharoh increases their oppression. We find ourselves in this position as a church, proclaiming, each week, freedom, even as Satan increases his oppression. I think it is in this context that we ask God for signs and wonders. Where the signs and wonders that Moses brought just for the Egyptians? I have changed my mind about this. Certainly it was also for the Jews so that they might believe! May God lift the despondency and cruel oppression as we boldy pray for signs and wonders that, as their goal, bring salvation!
Jesus, in the text where he heals the man lowered through the roof says something like, "which is easier to say, your sins are forgiven or take up your palet and walk, so that you might BELIEVE I say take up your palet and walk"....(forgive me if I havent quoted that exactly right!). This seems to confirm why we seek signs and wonders, much for the same reason in Exodus. Pray boldly for us as we will for you, that a mighty God will lift despondency and cruel oppression from us and those we minister to.
Some thoughts about praying for children in a couple of days. Hint: Matthew 18:10
Grace, Phil
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