“But,” says Exodus 10:23, “all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”
What a thrilling illustration of how God desires us to live. He desires us to live in the light in spite of the thick darkness around us.
God doesn’t intend for us to share the ailments of the world. He’s never had that in His heart for His people. He intends for us to stand out from the rest, to be a living testimony of His power and His love.
That was His plan for the children of Israel and that’s what He has planned for us.
Years and years after the Israelites had been delivered from bondage in Egypt, Rahab the harlot said to the spies who came to Jericho, “The Lord dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt...for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath” (Joshua 2:10-11). God’s fame had been established because of the miracles He had worked for His people!
The same thing should be true with you and me. We should be glorifying God by the miraculously victorious lives we lead. We should constantly have people telling us, “I’ve heard how God saved your children from drugs.” Or, “I’ve heard how God prospered you.” Or, “I’ve heard how God healed you.”
Can you see now why Satan would try to spread a rumor that would make you believe you have to suffer with the world instead of live as victor over it? Sure you can! He doesn’t want the people of the world running after you asking where you get your power, your prosperity, your health and your peace. He doesn’t want you to be a living demonstration of the saving power of Jesus Christ.
But your heavenly Father does!
So don’t hold back. Put the Word of God to work in your life and dare to receive the rich blessings that belong to those who believe. And let the light of your life help put the devil’s dark rumors to rest. V
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CONFESSIONS FOR TRUE PROSPERITY
I walk in truth, in the light of God’s Word, according to His ways and His wisdom. I know the truth and the truth makes me free.
John 8:31-32
I prosper as my soul prospers in understanding of the Word.
3 John 2
Because I fear the Lord, He teaches me how to choose the best and I live within His circle of blessing.
Psalm 25:12-13, "The Living Bible"
His truth is my shield and armor.
Psalm 91:4
I live a godly lifestyle, in obedience to what God says is right. Because I’m willing and obedient, I eat the good of the land.
Isaiah 1:19
I separate myself from darkness and God is a Father to me.
2 Corinthians 6:17-18
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