Acts 13:17 MSG
God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in Egyptian exile to their feet, and led them out of there in grand style
Brethren, Something happened in *Exo 12*
and it sounded somehow ridiculous.🙆🏽♂️
🤷🏽♂️The Israelites were leaving Egypt, not to return in a few months time, but were leaving for good, I mean, leaving permanently, yet, they borrowed of the Egyptians, gold, silver, jewel, ornaments etc. *Who does that* ?🤷🏽♂️
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The Egyptians
knew they weren't coming back, yet, they went ahead to *LEND* yes, *LEND* to the Israelites.😱
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*Exodus 12:35-36 KJV*
And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; *and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:* [36]
Acts 13:17 MSG
God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in Egyptian exile to their feet, *and led them out of there in grand style
🤛🏽Do you recall how Joseph left prison?
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He was hastily brought out. The same powers that put him in bondage, were responsible for his release.
Genesis 41:14 KJV
Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him **hastily out* of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto
Pharaoh..
👉🏼The same people that caused you pain, will be the onea to soothe you.
👉🏼The same people that maligned you, will be the ones to repair the damage.
👉🏼The same people that worked against you, will turnaround and start working in your favour.
Acts 13:17 MSG
God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in Egyptian exile to their feet, *and led them out of there in grand style.
👉🏼You may have been beaten down by the economic weather, with no chance of coming out strong.
👉🏼You may have been beaten down by circumstances and sicknesses, with no hope of coming out alive
*You were only down.*
But, you were not out.
*The Enemies rejoiced too quickly.*
*Micah 7:8a MSG*
Don't, enemy, crow over me. I'm down, but I'm not out.
👉🏼 *You are coming out in grand style* .
👉🏼You are rising up in grand style.
👉🏼The Lord will make it happen in grand style.
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You are not coming out empty.
It was connection that got Joseph into the palace.
It was connection that got David into the palace
God used "mere servants" in the palace.
He can use anyone.
Daniel 1:3 KJV
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;
Ashpenaz was a master servant In the king's palace.
He represents men that are
strategically positioned.
1. Ashpenaz, was a eunuch and a scout too
2 . He had access to the corridors of power. 3. He had the king's ears. 4. His job was to identify talents, groom talents and then, open doors for them. 5. If you found favour in the eyes of Ashpenaz, you were
Acts 13:17 MSG
God took a special interest in our ancestors, pulled our people who were beaten down in Egyptian exile to their feet, and led them out of there in grand style.
God has always had SPECIAL INTEREST IN YOU.
He did it
before, He will do it again tonight upon this Altar of Prayer.
You may have been beaten blueblack by the economic weather.
You may have been beaten down by circumstances.
You were only down. You are not out.
The Enemies rejoiced too quickly.
Micah 7:8 MSG
Don't, enemy, crow
over me. I'm down, but I'm not out. I'm sitting in the dark right now, but God is my light.
Acts 13V17b
and led them out of there in grand style.