HE BROUGHT THEM OUT OF EGYPT AND LED THEM ON EAGLES’ FLIGHT: NONE WAS LEFT FEEBLE!
“Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on EAGLES’ WINGS, and BROUGHT you unto myself” Exodus 19:4.
There is always a day of questioning and examining the dedication and commitment of one’s genuine followership of God in Christ Jesus’ stead.
And so it was, on the day of cross-examination of Christ Jesus’ disciples’ loyalty and knowledge and understanding of Him, in the cause and course of following Him to be discipled as disciples. This happened after days, months and years of Christ’s Disciples having been called out to be following Him — while in His humanity, cause/purpose in order to fulfil the Father God’s assignment.
Jesus Christ asked His disciples two profound questions while in humanity. One was a generalised question, while the other was very personal. Herein are the lines of questioning:
The first was — who do men (the public — Society, community) say I am?
And the second was — who do you as a person know and understand and say I am?
It was very easy for them to ANSWER the first question. But the second was challenging, unexpected and troubling — because it was personalised, not as a group but as Individuals.
Thank God Apostle Peter, who by God’s personal REVELATION to him, rescued the moment, gave an ANSWER as enjoined in Matthew 16:13-21.
That ANSWER paved the FOUNDATION of the Churches (body) of Christ, for which you are a member in particular as written in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
And from the answer that Apostle Peter — who then was known as Simon bar Jona — gave by REVELATION, we have come to know, that it is as we are LED by God through REVELATION, that His PURPOSE in our individual and bodily members in Christ Jesus, will be made REVEALED and MANIFEST; therein we can edify each other in His BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen.
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 / Romans 8:9-20
You need to know for sure and full well, that outside God’s REVEALED knowledge, is man-made structure which could be, but is not limited to: Religious creed, Man-made dogmas, Man make-believe, Philosophy, Traditions of men and the like.
All these UNREVEALED knowledge make God’s WORD to be of no EFFECT in our LIFE — on earth — and GODLINESS — Godly Living — the heavenly mindfulness; and to ensure our ONWARD and OUTWARD trajectory in Christ Jesus’ stead — Matthew 15:6; Mark 7:13; 1 Corinthians 2:1-10; Ephesians 1:17-23; 1 Thessalonians 2:13.
And today, if you are to be CROSS-EXAMINED and ASKED the same line of questions by Christ Jesus as He did ask His Disciples that became Apostles, what PERSONAL ANSWER will you give?
Will you own your ANSWER as a measure that defines your today and tomorrow?
For it is what you picture of Him in you and you in Him, that makes all the difference in your doing life and living godly by God in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen.
James 1:22-25; Philemon 1:6
Know for certain and be assured, that God did not BRING the children of Israel from the BONDAGE and CAPTIVITY of EGYPT to lead them to nowhere, and He never left them at nowhere either. But He brought them out of the bondage of the enemy and cohorts of their faith, and LED them by EAGLES’ WINGS all the way to their PROMISED land of Canaan.
The glorious result of that LEADERSHIP of God by EAGLES’ WINGS, made NONE who allowed Him to lead them, to be FEEBLE. As such, even their ENEMY and COHORTS were in DREAD because of God’s presence and leadership in their midst.
“. . . 37 He BROUGHT them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not ONE FEEBLE PERSON among their tribes. 38 Egypt was GLAD when they departed: for the FEAR [DREAD] OF THEM fell upon them . . .” Psalms 105.
If indeed, you BELIEVE that God has saved you, washed you, sanctified and justified you by the REDEMPTION DONE and DEED in Christ Jesus, why not let Him LEAD you on EAGLES’ FLIGHT?
That is the PATH that enables us to THRIVE in LIFE and GODLINESS, even as He has GIVEN us access by His divine nature, which we have come to put on as our inheritance in the light, by Christ Jesus — Romans 5:1-2; 2 Peter 1:2-4; Ephesians 1:3-14.
Therefore, in order not to be FEEBLE in God, whom we have claimed to WORSHIP WORTHILY and SERVE ACCEPTABLY, let us do the meaningful acts of grace in this wise:
That is to say — let’s not just STOP and SETTLE on being BROUGHT out from our BONDAGE/BONDAGES in Egypt — Sin — but let us ALLOW God to LEAD us on EAGLES’ FLIGHT all the way.
That is the way to AUGMENT our FAITH in Christ Jesus’ stead — (1 Corinthians 2:11-16 / Psalms 16:11 / Proverbs 4:18-23).
It is as a result of not being LED by God in scriptural terms that many have found themselves in SEVERAL RELIGIOUS bondages.
That is, people creating their own PUPPET religious guide and guard by their blindfolded, limited knowledge and vain understanding — Romans 10:1-4; Hosea 4:6; Isaiah 5:13-15.
I PLEAD and BEG you today, to let GO of your self-made religion and let God LEAD you.
You will NEVER have any cause to REGRET and be FEEBLE in Christ Jesus’ stead.
May you be BLESSED In LIFE and GRACE – GODLY LIVING. Amen.
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“. . . 37 He BROUGHT them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not ONE FEEBLE PERSON among their tribes. 38 Egypt was GLAD when they departed: for the FEAR OF THEM fell upon them . . .” Psalms 105.
“Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on EAGLES’ WINGS, and BROUGHT you unto myself” Exodus 19:4.
“As an EAGLE stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: 12 so the Lord alone did LEAD him, and there was no STRANGE god with him. 13 He MADE him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he MADE him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock; 14 butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape” Deuteronomy 32:11-14.
“Who hath DELIVERED us from the power of darkness, and hath TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” Colossians 1:13-14.
SUMMARY:
The message is a CALL TO BE GOD-LED and not settle in bondage or self-made religion. Just as God delivered Israel from Egypt and led them on EAGLES’ WINGS to Canaan with NONE FEEBLE among them, so also God has delivered us in Christ Jesus to lead us by REVELATION into LIFE and GODLINESS. The message cross-examines our personal knowledge of Christ, warns against man-made structures, and pleads that we allow God to lead us on, lest we become feeble, religious, and ineffective.
KEY POINTS:
- GOD DELIVERS AND GOD LEADS TO COMPLETION
God did not bring Israel out of Egypt to leave them nowhere. He led them by EAGLES’ WINGS and there was not one feeble person among them.
Exodus 19:4 — Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on EAGLES’ WINGS, and BROUGHT you unto myself
Psalms 105:37 — He BROUGHT them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not ONE FEEBLE PERSON among their tribes
Deuteronomy 32:11-12 — As an EAGLE stirreth up her nest… so the Lord alone did LEAD him, and there was no STRANGE god with him - TRUE FOLLOWERSHIP IS TESTED BY REVELATION, NOT OPINION
Christ asked 2 questions: what men say, and who do you say I am? Peter’s REVELATION-GIVEN answer became the foundation of the Church.
Matthew 16:15-16 — He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God
1 Corinthians 2:9-10 — But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit
Romans 8:14 — For as MANY as are LED by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God - UNREVEALED KNOWLEDGE CREATES BONDAGE AND FEEBLENESS
Outside God’s REVEALED knowledge are man-made creeds, dogmas, traditions and puppet religion that make God’s Word of no effect.
Matthew 15:6 — Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition
Hosea 4:6 — My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge
Romans 10:2-3 — For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge - WE ARE DELIVERED AND TRANSLATED TO THRIVE IN LIFE AND GODLINESS
Redemption in Christ gives us access by His divine nature. We are not to stop at being brought out, but to be led on to thrive.
Colossians 1:13-14 — Who hath DELIVERED us from the power of darkness, and hath TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of his dear Son
2 Peter 1:3-4 — According as his divine power hath GIVEN unto us all things that pertain unto LIFE and GODLINESS
Ephesians 1:3 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ
Call to Action
- GIVE YOUR PERSONAL ANSWER TO CHRIST: Be cross-examined today. Who do you say Jesus is? Own a REVELATION-based confession that defines your today and tomorrow. Matthew 16:15 — but whom say ye that I am?
- LET GOD LEAD YOU ON EAGLES’ FLIGHT: Do not STOP and SETTLE at deliverance from Egypt/Sin. Allow God to lead you all the way into your PROMISED PURPOSE. Isaiah 40:31 — they that wait upon the Lord shall mount up with wings as EAGLES
- REJECT SELF-MADE RELIGION: Let go of blindfolded, vain understanding and puppet religious guides. Be led by the Spirit and by REVEALED Word. Ephesians 1:17-18 — That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ… may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and REVELATION in the knowledge of him
- REFUSE TO BE FEEBLE: Worship worthily, serve acceptably, and walk in the divine nature given to you. God’s leadership ensures you thrive and your enemies are in DREAD. Proverbs 4:18 — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day
Final Charge: You are DELIVERED and TRANSLATED in Christ Jesus. Be GOD-LED. Be on EAGLES’ FLIGHT. Augment your faith. None should be feeble among us.
REV. CHUKIE MORSIU
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