352 Do Not Be Afraid, Just Stand Firm#
352 Do Not Be Afraid, Just Stand Firm
(JP Text Group - Yun Dan Feng Qing Compilation)
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank and praise you. We gather before you to cry out in prayer. I believe you have set this time apart as holy. On this special Sunday, let us worship our God together and gain strength from your word. Please keep this time safe, so that everyone seeking you may benefit. In any circumstance, may your word help us to no longer be afraid. Strengthen us to stand firm on your word. Please protect every brother and sister who comes to seek you, and guide this afternoon's time so that everyone may gain strength, faith, and provision. All glory belongs to you. In the name of our Lord Jesus, we pray, Amen.
The topic we are sharing is: Do Not Be Afraid, Just Stand Firm.
Exodus 14:10-14
10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? 12 Didn't we say to you in Egypt, 'Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians'? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!" 13 Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
When danger comes, we instinctively feel fear, and the Israelites were no different. What should we do when faced with danger? If we have not learned to use God's word and His authority in our daily lives, our reaction when danger comes may be the same as that of the Israelites: fear and complaints.
Someone once asked another person: Where do you worry the least about pimples appearing?
The person replied: On someone else.
When danger or pressure does not affect us directly, we may feel indifferent, joke around, and tell others, "Have great faith, trust in God!" "Believe in God..."
In the past, the Israelites experienced great suffering during the ten plagues in Egypt. They did not fear as much then. Why? Because God had already set them apart as holy. They were always looking at God's works and had never been close to these disasters. It was God who separated them and kept them away from all calamities.
But now the situation is different. The Israelites have left Egypt and are on their way to the promised land. They may have thought that since God’s mighty hand saved them from Egypt, they would no longer encounter any danger or suffering. I believe this is something many Christians struggle to understand. We are under grace, we are under the New Covenant, and Jesus has accomplished everything for us on the cross. But why do we still face these trials and difficulties? Why doesn’t God prevent these dangers? Many may not understand and keep asking why.
If you look at the Israelites, they surely had the same thoughts as you: God saved us in the past; why are we facing these trials now? There is no way forward, and the pursuing army is right behind us. Where are you?
Many people ask during trials: Where is God? In fact, God is always there; it’s just that His way of protection is different. You cannot always grow up lying in a cradle; one day you have to get down and walk. If you fall while walking, does that mean God is not watching over you? No, it just means God’s way of supporting you is different. God hopes the Israelites can stand up.
I also hope that these words can encourage all who believe in Jesus. God wants you to stand up like a warrior when facing trials, rather than complaining, fearing, or worrying. Our Lord never promised us that after believing in Him, we would not encounter any trials or dangers. What does the Bible say?
John 16:32-33
32 "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Jesus once told us: In Him, you have peace; in the world, you will have trouble. We live in a world with troubles, dangers, persecutions, and diseases, but you can take heart because God has told you to take heart. Can you take heart? Unless you see God’s mighty power of salvation, you cannot take heart. Unless you see that He has overcome sickness, death, and the world, you cannot take heart. Therefore, focus more on what Jesus has done and what He is doing for you. When you see these, you can take heart.
Let us share the first point: In critical moments, do not be afraid; stand firm on His word.
The Israelites did not know God for long. Although they knew of His power and had seen Him bring plagues and save them, they did not rely on God in their daily lives. So when faced with this sudden danger, their instinctive reaction was fear, panic, and complaints.
Exodus 14:10 says, "As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord."
What did they see? Pharaoh was coming with his army. The Israelites saw the Egyptians but did not see how God’s power had saved them in the past. Do you see it today? If you only see the pandemic, only see the danger, only see the pressure, you will be afraid. In critical moments, you must see God’s power. The Israelites knew of God’s existence, but they cried out to Him. Do you know what it means to cry out? It means to plead pitifully. They did not understand how much God loved them and how He could protect them. They thought their behavior was bad, so they needed to make a pitiful sound to soften God’s heart, hoping He would help them drive back Pharaoh’s army...
Many Christians, every time they pray before God, often express a tone of lament, thinking that this will move God. Some extreme groups even say that every time you pray before God, you must cry, and the more miserable you cry, the faster God will act... The Israelites at that time had this kind of mentality. They cried out to God, but they had also cried out to Him before, and God had heard their prayers and had already given them promises.
Exodus 2:23-25
23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.
Did you see that? The Bible clearly states that the Israelites cried out to God because of their hard labor, and their cries reached God. God heard them. Although He did not say, "I have heard your cries of pain, so I will begin to have compassion on you..." God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Therefore, it does not matter whether your cries are pitiful or whether you declare before God; what matters is whether there is a covenant between you and God.
If you know there is a covenant between you and God, you can cry out to Him in pain, rejoice in happiness, and praise Him. Because God remembers not your expressions or whether your words are emotional, but He remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Because of this covenant, God looked after the Israelites and began to save them.
Previously, when they cried out to God, He sent Moses to save them. They saw so many great miracles that brought them out of Egypt, and now they were already on the way to salvation, but they were still crying out, including Moses. From their leader to all the believers, their understanding of God was too limited. Although Moses, as a leader, had performed many miracles and was now comforting the Israelites not to be afraid, he was also quite afraid and was crying out to God.
Let’s look at Exodus 14:15-16
15 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. 16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground."
God did not sympathize with Moses or praise him, saying, "You are so loving, but you have no faith..." nor did He belittle him. God asked him back: "Why are you crying out to me? What do you have in your hand?" You can tell the Israelites to move on; you are the leader. If even you are crying out, where is the hope for the people below? If the leader cannot stand firm, how can the people below have faith? Moreover, God had already given him the power, but he did not know how to use it. Perhaps in the past, he only used it in front of Pharaoh, but now it was a real challenge. There was no way forward, and the army was right behind them. This was also a huge challenge for Moses.
Just like some Christians, they have experienced healing for minor ailments like colds or headaches with just one prayer, but now they are facing a cancer patient or a huge pandemic. What to do? This is like the Red Sea; what can I do? I cannot fly over... Moses’ understanding of God was also too limited. Although he had performed miracles before, he needed to know God more.
I hope all of you can listen to the word and gain a deeper understanding of our Jesus. Do not dwell on the past miracles and feel proud, nor be discouraged by the current immense pressure. You need to know your God more. God had already given Moses authority, but now his life was threatened, and he did not know what to do. Let’s look at what God had said to him before he saved the Israelites.
We will look at three passages of scripture.
The first passage, Exodus 4:2, the Lord said to Moses, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied.
That was the first time God met Moses. God asked him what he had in his hand, and he said it was a staff. God said, "Good, throw it on the ground." He threw the staff on the ground, and it became a snake. God said, "Grab it by the tail." Think about it; grabbing a snake by the tail is dangerous, right? It could bite you.
But that was what God told him. He listened to God and grabbed the snake by the tail. Not only did he not get hurt, but the snake turned back into a staff. Thank the Lord; this is a good thing. So do not doubt God's words. If God says to grab it by the tail, just grab it. You only need to listen to God's words and forget some theories of this world. God wants to speak directly to you; just believe.
Exodus 4:17, God said to Moses, "Take this staff in your hand so you can perform signs with it."
Is that clear enough? In the past, Moses used this staff to tend sheep and fend off wild animals in the wilderness. Now God said, "Take it and perform signs with it. Take it and lead my people out of Egypt." How clear is that? Take this staff to perform signs. Brothers and sisters, do you know that when you raise your hand and pray in the name of the Lord Jesus, that is your staff? God also says to you, "Take this staff to perform signs." Do you remember that?
The third passage, Exodus 4:20,
So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.
This is the key point. At this moment, Moses had the staff in his hand. In God's eyes, that staff had changed because he had walked before God. Moses' shepherd's staff had changed; now it was God's staff, representing authority, power, and God's provision and presence. When you pray, declare, and heal in the name of the Lord Jesus, that represents God's presence with you. God wants to show you miracles through this staff. This is God's promise to the Israelites and God's commission to Moses. If we often remember God's promises and use His words, in critical moments, we will believe that God is greater than any circumstance, and He will lead us to victory.
This is why I often remind everyone to learn to pray and use authority in small matters. When real big problems come, you will know what to do, and your heart will no longer be afraid. When problems arise, you can use the promises just like usual. But many people do not take it seriously, saying, "You are making it too simple; I know that..." But they never use it, thinking they will use it when big problems come...
When big problems arise, they will forget, just like the Israelites, and will be afraid, panic, and even complain. At this time, God said to Moses: "Raise your hand over the sea and stretch out your staff to divide the water." God was merely repeating some authority He had previously given him. He did not give Moses new encouragement; He just wanted Moses to use the words He had given him in the past. In fact, it was to let Moses pray against the environment. Let’s see what happened.
Exodus 14:19-22
19 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, 20 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. 21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land; the waters were divided. 22 And the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.
The environment looked terrible; the Egyptian army was approaching, well-trained and numerous, while the Israelites had no weapons and were few in number. But what caused the miraculous change? Although the Egyptian army was strong, they could not harm the Israelites because they were still under God's protection. God used the pillar of cloud and fire to block the Egyptian army, preventing them from approaching the Israelites. At this moment, Moses was praying. Can you imagine this scene?
The Israelites were very afraid. What were they afraid of? They were afraid that the Egyptian army would suddenly rush in and kill them all. But what they did not know was that God's protective hand was always there; those troops could not come through. In the face of difficulties, you must believe this: Do not be afraid; stand firm. The danger may seem great, but it cannot come through. Even if it is on your left or right, this disaster will not come upon you. You must believe this because God's hand is upon you.
Just like the Israelites, I acknowledge the strength of the Egyptian army, but they cannot come through because they are blocked by God's pillar of fire. At this moment, the Israelites had no need to complain, grumble, or be afraid. They should rejoice because God's power is so great. They should learn to pray like Moses. In the past, Moses performed miracles by merely stretching out his staff, turning water into blood, and sending plagues to destroy the Egyptian gods. But now, the Red Sea did not part instantly. When Moses prayed, he found that it was not the Red Sea that parted, but the east wind that grew stronger, blowing the waters apart overnight, creating a path. God wanted Moses to experience His great power through this event.
We should learn this life lesson. What is this lesson? Many people always think that when they pray, God will act immediately. They believe God hears their prayers. If after praying for a long time there is no response, they doubt that God has heard their prayers... I hope you can experience God's great power and see that God's way of working is not that way. Having great faith does not mean that when you pray, the Red Sea will part immediately. God has His way of working, allowing us to go through various things to learn and grow. This is beneficial for us.
Especially in this era, people are too restless and lack patience, pursuing quick results. But in God's view, there is no need for that because we are in Jesus Christ. Why rush? Why be so anxious? You should use your anxiety to save souls, not to ask why God does not act quickly. You must believe that God hears our prayers at all times. Many times, it is our hearts that are too anxious. God uses various circumstances to help us learn lessons and improve our character. Whether God answers our prayers immediately or slowly, you must believe He is our loving Lord.
I also believe that both Moses and the Israelites must have said: "Lord, please part the Red Sea quickly! Save us quickly! We can’t wait; we are about to die..." The Israelites must have thought this in their hearts. But it seems that God did not hear their prayers. Only Moses prayed, and the east wind grew stronger, blowing a path. What I want to tell you is: No matter how God accomplishes things, you should enjoy the process instead of being anxious and worried. When you pray, suddenly God uses a strong east wind to part the sea, you should say, "Lord, how great and amazing you are!" You should enjoy this prayer.
At any time, prayer is not a torment. Prayer is resting in God's word. Prayer is enjoying being in God's presence, filled with great hope and faith, knowing He will not delay things. At the same time, the Israelites did not need to worry about their lives because they could see the result. Therefore, you should not worry about your life. No matter how powerful the devil is, he cannot take your life; he does not have that qualification or ability. Amen.
Let us share the second point: Do not be influenced by the environment and people; hold on to God's promises.
In a crisis, how did the Israelites behave? They prayed to God, but nothing happened. Then they began to complain.
Exodus 14:11-12
11 They said to Moses, "Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? 12 Didn't we say to you in Egypt, 'Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians'? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!"
These Israelites were truly relentless with their words. Perhaps for so long, they had developed a habit of complaining when faced with difficulties, and they complained when faced with oppression. God not only wanted to bring them out of Egypt but also to teach them how to live in victory without being influenced by the environment and people. Now, what Moses needed to do was not to be influenced by these people. So Moses said to the Israelites: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. You need only to be still; the Lord will fight for you."
These words were actually Moses not being influenced by the Israelites. At this moment, he needed to look up to God. When danger comes, please remember God's promises. Think about the great power of Jesus you believe in and what promises He has left you. Please hold on tightly to these promises because He is a faithful God. He will be responsible for His words. As long as you declare God's promises, He will surely fulfill them in your life.
Unless you are speaking nonsense, saying things that are not in the Bible, God will not fulfill them for you. Do not learn from the Israelites, who questioned Moses as if it were his fault for bringing them out of Egypt. I believe the Israelites were just complaining and did not really want to go back to serve the Egyptians. They were just anxious and afraid, creating various psychological pressures, so they complained to Moses because they needed an outlet.
Brothers and sisters, I also believe that under great pressure, you need an outlet for release. What should you do? You need to pray to God, not release your complaints and pain on someone else. If that person has little faith, they will fall. If that person cannot bear it and responds with something you do not want to hear, you will become even angrier, and your faith will diminish. This is not the way. Conversely, if others constantly complain, grumble, and speak negatively, do not be influenced by them, especially when the environment is bad and negative words are spreading around you. You should look up to God and hold on to His promises, speaking to yourself. Where are God's promises for saving the Israelites?
Exodus 6:6-8
6 Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. 8 And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.'"
Although there are pursuing enemies behind and a dead end ahead, this is the time for you to use God's word. Otherwise, when you are at peace, you do not need to grasp God's promises and shout them out loud. When can we truly demonstrate our faith? It is when danger suddenly comes, and trials arise. When everyone is helpless and spreading negativity due to fear, you should remember God's promises. If you are Moses or one of the Israelites, and God is leading you, what should you do when you encounter danger and trials?
You should say to God: "I know this is not the end. You never said we would die in the wilderness or at the hands of the Egyptian army. You said you would lead us into the promised land." Hold tightly to this word and declare it. You can remind God, and He will surely say, "Yes, I am leading you to the promised land. The Red Sea cannot stop you; the Egyptian army cannot stop you." Do you believe this?
Today, I also want to ask you: Do you believe? You are already in victory. We are continually moving forward, and even as we encounter trials in the promised land, we will face the Red Sea ahead. But do you know? You have already won. It is not your victory that counts; it is because your commander—Jesus—has already won. He has already overcome, and you are just following Him. Even if there are still dangers ahead, it is not you who is fighting; it is your Lord who is protecting you. He stretches out His hand to fight for you. Amen! What should you do? Trust Him! Be still, stand firm! Trust Him!
At that time, God said to Moses: "I am the Lord, and I will punish the Egyptians with an outstretched arm." Have you ever thought about it? When God stretches out His arm to punish the Egyptians, He is also protecting you. He wants to free you from burdens and not make you their slaves. You need to correctly understand this God. For those who do not believe and resist God, He may seem like a punishment. But for us who believe, God wants to save us from burdens. You must believe that whenever God stretches out His arm, it is to save you. Today, He will never stretch out His arm to punish you again because Jesus has already paid the price for your sins on the cross. God has punished Jesus in place of your sins, so when God stretches out His hand, it is to save you from burdens. Amen!
Verse 7 also gives you a promise: "I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. You will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians."
I want to give you this message today. Recently, countless people have been praying in various ways. I think giving you the words of the Bible directly is the most effective way. Remember, you are God's people. In the kingdom of heaven, Jesus is our King, and we are His people. He will protect us, just as our country is protecting us during this pandemic. Those healthcare workers are protecting us. They are fulfilling their responsibilities and protecting us in their own ways. What should we do? Do not be afraid; obey their arrangements, pray for them, and stand firm. Isn’t it the same?
Of course, the Israelites faced the Red Sea and the pursuing Egyptian army, while we are only facing a pandemic. But our country is protecting us. Have you ever thought about the Israelites? If they had seen the God who created heaven and earth protecting them, they would not have been afraid anymore. The environment still exists, but their hearts would have found peace, knowing that the environment was not a problem because their God was in control. God’s hand was still protecting them. They were God's people, so God would supply them, protect them, and stretch out His arm to save them.
Do you know why we must acknowledge Him as our Lord? The Lord means that whatever He says, we believe. When we encounter danger, He will protect us and provide for us. At all times, everything we have belongs to Him. This is why we call Him Lord. Amen! I hope that during this special time, you know that you are God's people, He is your God, and Jesus is your Lord. Do you know that? The Israelites seemed to have forgotten. Do you know that Jesus is your Lord? Do you know that God wants to save you from all burdens? Whether it is the burden of your body, sickness, or the burden of your mind, pressure, God wants to save you from these burdens. Why?
Verse 8 also tells us the reason: Because He promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, there is another covenant with them. This covenant is that I will lead your descendants into the land of Canaan, and I will give that land to them as an inheritance. This is the covenant God made with their ancestors. Do you know that God also made a covenant with Jesus? This covenant is related to us, called the blood covenant, the covenant of the cross. After those days, God said, "I will no longer remember their sins and their transgressions." Why? Because that covenant has taken effect. Therefore, God will not stretch out His hand to punish you; instead, He will protect you and listen to your prayers. No matter what you ask for, as long as you believe, you will receive. You have never asked in the name of the Lord before. Why can you now ask and receive, so that your heart may be filled with joy?
Do you know that we have countless promises to use? That is because God has given us such promises. These promises are not earned by our good behavior but are given to us by Jesus. This promise is still valid today. When you know these promises, you will no longer be afraid because you are not looking at how bad the environment is or what others are saying. You should look at God’s promises. As long as you see God’s promises and hold on to one of them, you will no longer be afraid. Not only will you not be afraid, but you can also comfort those around you. Hallelujah!
Let’s look at a passage of scripture, Matthew 14:24-27,
24 Meanwhile, the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Brothers and sisters, do you know? The phrase "Do not be afraid" appears repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments because God knows our hearts. Our Lord knows that we will be afraid when we encounter danger, especially in times of trouble. So God says, "Do not be afraid." After Jesus rose from the dead, the disciples were very afraid. They gathered together, praying, but still could not remove the fear in their hearts. Jesus came among them and said: "Peace! Do not be afraid!"
Brothers and sisters, do you know why Jesus can say "Do not be afraid"? Because He has overcome the world. He has risen from the dead. Just like now, people are afraid not of the disease itself but because they cannot overcome it, which may lead to death. People fear death. But Jesus said, "I have overcome death, so do not be afraid. I have overcome the environment, so do not be afraid." People are afraid because they cannot control future events, especially unknown things, just like now. We do not know where the enemy is; it is in the air, and we cannot see it.
Just like the disciples at that time, they saw something coming over the lake and thought it was a ghost, so they were terrified and cried out. People will feel immense fear when they cannot control something because they do not know how it will develop. But you are different; you have a staff and a God to rely on. He is your hope; He is your Lord. No matter what happens, you can come before Him and pray. I believe God will say to you today: "Do not be afraid; it is I. Take courage!" Jesus often said such words to people. Today, I want to give you this message: "Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."
When we are no longer afraid, filled with God's promises, and believe that these promises are upon us, we can comfort those around us and tell them not to be afraid. We must trust our country, trust our healthcare workers, and trust that our God will not abandon us. What we need to do now is to be still and see how God fights for us. Amen! So you should learn to say to the Israelites, as Moses did: "The Lord will fight for you." Many people ask me: "Why did this happen? Isn’t this God coming down?" First, I want to tell you the answer: Perhaps it is due to human ignorance that such serious consequences have occurred, but that is not important.
How the problem arose is no longer important. What is important is how we stand firm in this environment. Do not learn from the Israelites, saying, "Why did you bring us out? Was there no grave in Egypt for us to die in the wilderness? Wouldn't it be better for us to go back and serve the Egyptians?" Do not think this way. You should think of God's promises and seek to completely resolve these major troubles while also enhancing your faith. Because once you cross the Red Sea, your life will no longer be the same. Have you noticed that every time you overcome something, your faith increases? You gain a deeper understanding of God, and your life continually matures.
So do not be afraid of these trials. It is normal to have troubles and problems in life, but you must see God through them. Just like there are clouds in the sky, you must see the sunshine behind those clouds. Our God, with His loving hand, is also protecting you. Hold on to God's promises, declare and read God's promises, and you will no longer be afraid, regardless of what those around you believe or say. Recently, countless people have been quoting the initial words, saying this and that. I want to tell everyone not to believe these things. How they believe is not our concern, but I want to tell you who are listening: How you believe is what matters. You must have hope in any environment, rather than allowing fear to grow larger. It is already scary enough, and then to hear about the end times and what God will pour out... Doesn’t that make you more afraid? So do not believe those words. I just want to tell you that at any time, for God's people, God is hope and salvation. Amen.
Finally, let’s look at a passage of scripture, Zechariah 4:6-7
6 So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. 7 What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!'"
Have you noticed that Zechariah brings us a message of hope? At that time, both the priests and the people were weak. What should be done? If a group of people is weak, who can stand up? As a result, God showed a vision through Zechariah and encouraged everyone. So in this era, when danger and trials come, we need a group of people to rise up and declare God's power: "Not by might, nor by power."
Have you noticed that in the face of the pandemic, might is useless? So what do you rely on? Rely on the Spirit of God! Let God give you revelation and wisdom. Hallelujah! Here, "might" refers to those who have fallen and are weak. Telling them a lot of principles will not help them. Do you understand?
It is not by might; no matter what your title is or what you have done in the past, these are useless when people are weak. What do they need? They need God's comfort and God's promises. Therefore, it is by relying on the Spirit of God that things can be accomplished. The Holy Spirit gives them visions and lets them see what God is doing for them.
Then Zerubbabel stood up, and God let Zerubbabel see that those mighty mountains are nothing. Those dangers are nothing. You can raise your hand and pray. Let me also give you this message: "What are you, mighty mountain? Before our God, you will become level ground. What are you, mighty mountain? Before our Jesus, you will become level ground." Hallelujah! Use these words; use these promises. Problems and trials will surely be overcome by our God, and we will follow God to overcome these problems. When that day comes, we will shout: "God bless it! God bless it!" Amen!
I want to tell you, no matter how bad the environment seems now, you should shout for joy and see that God has already won. Overcoming this difficulty is only a matter of time; it is nothing at all. If you are willing, you can raise your hand and pray for all those fighting on the front lines, asking God to give them wisdom and protect them. God uses various people to solve problems. This is God's way. It is not that only Christians are useful in this world; others are also useful. No, God uses various people to make all things work together for the good of those who love Him.
So you should shout for joy, believe in your God’s salvation, and in the face of difficulties, say to this disease, this virus, this problem, and this mountain: "What are you? Before my Lord Jesus, you will become level ground. I am now watching how the Red Sea parts. I am now watching how this mountain is leveled. I am now watching this beautiful outcome come. That day, you will also say: 'God's grace has come! God's grace is in this place!' I want to tell you, God's grace is first in your heart, first in your mouth, and then your eyes will see it. Amen.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we thank and praise you! Thank you for encouraging us with these words. Any difficulty, any pressure is not greater than you. In the face of any trial, we learn to stand firm like the Israelites! Like Moses, we stand firm! You are fighting for us. We will no longer utter those negative and terrible voices. We will say to my mountain: "What are you? I say to this disease: "What are you? Before my Lord, you will become level ground." Hallelujah!
This is the power of my Lord. He has overcome the world and death. He wants me to live every day in victory through His promises. I am willing to hold on to the promises and believe that my Lord loves me and is still protecting me. I look forward to seeing these miracles happen. And I know God will protect me all the way. Amen. Thank you and praise you. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen. God bless you all!