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A Message For The Backslidden Church

September 5, 2014May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, faith

Jesus has an important message for the Church that has left their first love, their Savior, Jesus Christ. Let’s read and discuss what He has to say to the Backslidden Church.

But let’s first read Revelation 2: 1-7.

“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’

This message is written to the Church of Ephesus, which also applies to the modern Church today. First of all, the name Ephesus signifies the spiritual condition of this body of believers. Ephesus means to let go or to relax. (See End Notes.) This is exactly what the Church of Ephesus does, it let’s go of their first love, their Redeemer, Jesus. They fall out of love with Him, and just go through the motions.

He tells us the reason for this in Matthew 24:12 “And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”

2 Timothy 7:21-23 tells us that “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’

These are people who call themselves believers in Jesus, who prophesy, cast out demons and produce miracles. The Lord says, “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.“ (See Matthew 15:8.) We are forewarned about this in 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”

This is the condition of the Church of Ephesus, and the Backslidden Church today. And according to Proverbs 3:12 because He loves us He rebukes, disciplines and tells us to be earnest and to repent. And He has the following rebuke and warning for this portion of the Church today. He says, “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.“

The Bible tells us how to overcome in this area. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” (See 2 Peter 1:5-9.)

And Hebrews 12:1-3 tells us how not to grow weary and lose heart, “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

It all begins with a decision to look within and see where you are at spiritually with the Lord. David cries out to the Lord, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24.) I encourage you to do the same.

Let’s pray.

Father God,

I come to You today, and ask for Your forgiveness because my heart is far from You. I am just going through the motions. I need Your help to find my way back to You. I want to be faithful to You until the end my days. I want to hear You say to me, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” (See Matthew 25:23.) I thank You for forgiving me, and receiving me back to You. I love You.

In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

End Notes

1. Ephesus https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/larkin/dt/22.cfm

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The Truth Shall Make You Free

September 4, 2014June 25, 2018 Becky Dvorak Charismatic, Christian Living, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, Power of the Holy Spirit, Supernatural Healing

I went to minister to a pastor who had lost his mind. As I walked into his home I saw the man of God sitting on a chair in the living room with his head bobbing up and down and back and forth repeating the following words aloud, “Hallelujah. Praise the Lord…”

I sat in front of the man and asked the Holy Spirit to reveal to me what happened to this man, and he did. I explained to the man what I saw, and he stopped bobbing his head just long enough to confirm that what I saw was correct.

The vision I saw was very graphic and at times frightening, but I moved forward under the leading of the Holy Spirit. Hidden family secrets had been revealed, the family forgave and released him, and the Lord had one final word for him, “The truth will make you free.”

I stood up and told the others that came along that we were done. We did everything the Holy Spirit said to do. Now it was up to this man to accept or reject the message of the Lord. I know that the others doubted we had accomplished our mission, but the Holy Spirit was very clear when He said, “You’re done.”

When we left, this pastor looked and acted the same. And it wasn’t until a few days later that we heard the good report. The pastor accepted the message of the Lord and indeed the truth had set him free. He was in his right mind, fully functional, and testified that Sunday morning in His Church all that had taken place.

Is there an area of your life that has you in bondage? The Lord says to you, “The truth will make you free.” Accept the truth and allow its power to free you this day.

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Know the Basic Signs of the Last Days

August 31, 2014May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that we are in the beginning of the end. But even so, the enemy is working hard to add confusion and fear to the times that are upon us. Do you know the basic signs of the times for these last days? In Matthew 24 Jesus teaches His disciples and us how to recognize the signs of His coming and the end of the age.

Jesus first cautions us not to be deceived. He says that many false Christs will arise and lead many astray. And Paul also warns us in 2 Tim. 3:13, “But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.” If someone declares they are the Christ on this earth, be secure in the truth that they are not. Even if they perform great signs and wonders, they are not. Why? According to the Word in Titus 2:13, He will not appear to us on the earth, but He will appear to us in the clouds, and be caught up with Him, along with our fellow believers. “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,” Titus 2:13. Again Rev. 1:7 confirms the way He will come to us on that great and glorious day, “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” And we, who are alive will shed this earth suit and be supernaturally changed. 1 Cor. 15: 50-53 explains it like this, “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.“

Next, our Lord encourages us not to be afraid because there will be wars and rumors of wars, and explains that these things must take place, but the end is not yet. Wars and rumors of wars are frightful events, but God promises us in Isa. 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’”

He continues to speak to us about the political arena and says that nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. He reveals to us that there will be disasters in various places such as famines and earthquakes. And makes it plain that these are not the final signs, but the beginning of birth pangs.

The world will be in chaos, and its inhabitants will be insecure not knowing how to meet their daily needs, but we have security in God’s Word that promises us that if we seek first His kingdom and all of His righteousness then all these things that we have need of will be met. Matt. 6:31-33 says, “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Did he not provide for the Israelites when they wandered in the desert for 40 years? According to the Scriptures God graciously provided for their daily needs. He supplied His people with water from the rock, see Ex. 17:5-7, it rained down manna daily, see Ex. 16:4, they had fresh meat, see Ex. 16:13, and their shoes and clothes did not wear out, see Deut. 29:5.

He then discusses with them about the individual who calls him or herself a follower of Jesus Christ. “Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.”

Let’s face it, this is a very serious matter that will take every ounce of faith to overcome the temptation to recant our faith. Jesus understands this temptation all too well. In the Garden of Gethsemane He is so afraid of the torture that He is to endure for you and for me that He starts to sweat great drops of blood. He cries out to His Heavenly Father to come up with another plan, to remove Him from this situation. Heb. 4:15 confirms this point, it says “For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.”. He overcomes the power of the human will to run away from His destiny, to be selfish and to turn away from our need, to allow fear, doubt, and unbelief to control His actions, and finally surrenders to His Father’s will and lays down His life for us. Matt. 26:39 in the New King James Version of the Bible reads, “He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

He tells us that many false prophets will rise and lead many people away from God. And Peter also warns us in 2 Pet. 2:1-3, “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber.”

Women especially tend to be led astray by their emotions. The Bible warns us not to be gullible in 2 Tim. 3:5-7, “having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Women, we are not to be naïve, but wise. No matter how godly, how charismatic, how charming or how appealing the one with the message may seem, we are responsible to try the spirits and judge the message against the Word of God.

Not everyone will have to confront the possibility of being martyred for their faith, but we will all face some sort of tribulation and be hated because of our faith in Jesus. He says that during this stage of the Last Days that many will fall away, and they will betray and hate one another. And because of the increase in lawlessness that most people’s love will grow cold. But He makes it clear, “But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.” See Matt. 24:13.

And this portion of Scripture closes with Jesus declaring “This gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” See Matt. 24:14.

And just to clear up a matter of confusion, can the date of Jesus’ return be predicted? According to the Scriptures the answer is no. It states in Matt. 24:36, “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” So the next time you hear someone has figured out the exact date of Jesus’ return you know not to listen to them. Only the Father knows the exact date and time, but as we read in Matt. 24:3-15 God does want us to be aware of the season and clearly gives us the signs to look for.

I encourage you to open up the Word of God, start with Matthew 24 and ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand the basic teachings concerning the End-Times. He is faithful and true and wants you to know and recognize the basic signs of the Last Days.

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Joseph the Protector

December 2, 2013June 27, 2018 Becky Dvorak Charismatic, Christmas, faith, Power of the Holy Spirit, Supernatural

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

Oftentimes, when we consider the birth of Jesus, it seems that Joseph’s role is downplayed. I guess when we look at the Christmas story with a Sunday school mentality he looks like a passive bystander. But in actuality God chooses Joseph to be a protector of the carrier of the plan of redemption.

Right from the start, we see this righteous man’s protective nature to keep Mary from being disgraced from the religious public eye. As he contemplates sending her away secretly he has a supernatural encounter with an angel “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” (See Matthew 1:20-21.) NIV

God understands Joseph’s doubts and concerns about this pregnancy. He knew it would take an angelic visitation to assure him of Mary’s faithfulness to him, and a confirmation that he is called to be Mary’s husband, her spiritual covering, and be committed to raise this child for God.

It took a man of great faith to readily receive this angelic report that his virgin, wife-to-be, was impregnated by the Spirit of God, and was going to give birth to the long-awaited Messiah.

Only a man of integrity would accept this supernatural calling, and willingly endure the criticism that lay ahead of this couple’s future together as man and wife.

Joseph proves himself as an honorable man as well. As Mary’s spiritual covering he obeys God’s command and protects her even when others cannot see, and he keeps his wife a virgin until after she gives birth to Jesus, see Matthew 1:24-25.

He provides shelter, a safe place for Mary to give birth to Jesus in a stable because there was no room for them in the inn, see Luke 2:1-7.

To escape King Herod’s murderous rampage and save the life of the Christ Child, the protector is commissioned by an angel in a dream to escape into Egypt with Mary and Jesus, see Matthew 2:13-18, and because of his immediate response to obey the vulnerable Redeemer is safe.

And being supernaturally warned of danger in another dream he changes route on their way back to Israel and they move to Nazareth instead, where he safely raises Jesus. (See Matthew 2:19-23.)

Joseph is not a passive bystander, he is proactive. He receives direction from God and quickly obeys. And because of his obedience to be a protector of the carrier of the plan of redemption, we who believe, are now safe.

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A Desire for the Prophetic

October 28, 2013May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak Charismatic, Holy Spirit, Supernatural

“Dear Becky,

I pray for the gift of prophecy as the Bible tells me I should. There does
seem to be some generational warfare that I need help with. Any wisdom you
can impart would be greatly appreciated.

Blesssings in the ministry God has entrusted in your care.
Lavonne”

Response:

Dear Lavonne,

The Bible says in Acts 2: 17-18, “‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.
And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.” NKJV

Before we can walk in the prophetic we need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. Please read through “Power From On High” in DARE to Believe, and I have attached a youtube video I recorded to assist you to receive this powerful gift. Click to view.

Right now, I release the prophetic giftings to manifest with in your spirit. That your eyes will see into the spirit realm with dreams and visions from God, and that your spiritual ears will hear His voice clearly to overcome every form of the curse that the enemy tries to send your way.

Along with daily reading of the Scriptures, I would recommend reading through the Book of Acts, and reread DARE to Believe.

The Lord desires that you see and hear spiritually, especially in these end-times.

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A Lean-To Or A Pillar?

September 1, 2013May 3, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, faith, Power of the Holy Spirit, Supernatural

Are you a lean-to or a pillar of faith? A lean-to is a structure, such a shed or an outbuilding, that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or a building. It gains its ability to stand from another structure, whereas, a pillar is a firm upright support for a superstructure. It is strong and able to support another without collapsing under the weight of the load.

In the book of Genesis we have spiritual examples of both types of structures. Lot is an example of a spiritual lean-to, his ability to stand came from his uncle Abraham. Abraham gained his supernatural strength from God and therefore, he became a pillar and was able to stand on his own and support his nephew, Lot. But, when they separated and went their own ways, Lot lost his support and became weak. He lost his daughters to a sinful lifestyle of the time, and he lost his wife as well. But as we take note, it was the pillar, Abraham, that came back and rescued Lot from total destruction.

Because Lean-to Lot, did not have the proper framework to stand, when he went out on his own he and his family fell into ruins. Today, many Christian families fell or are falling into the same destruction, because there is only one strong faith structure in the family. And when the kids go out into the world, they often fall because they were brought up to be lean-tos and not pillars of faith.

In the beginning of our faith journey we need to lean on the support of the pillars, but we are not meant to remain as spiritual lean-tos. We are to strengthen our own faith and become pillars. So that, we can become part of God’s work-force and enhance the kingdom of God on this earth.

Abraham was a pillar because he was a man of faith. And he became a man of faith because he had a personal relationship with God. He was actually called a “friend of God”. In James 2:23 it says of Abraham, “and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God.“

We need to teach our children and babes in- the- faith to develop their own personal relationship with the Lord. So, they too can stand firm in the times that lay ahead.

And we also need to concentrate our efforts in fortifying these weak structures, so they can become pillars. Instruct the people how to walk by faith, and not by sight, as Abraham learned to do.

Romans 4: 19-22 says of Abraham “Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. Therefore it was also credited to him as righteousness.”

This type of faith only develops by deep relationship with the Lord and His Word. And because of his close fellowship with Him he was able to work out his faith to the glory of the Lord. He became a pillar and we can too.

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Healing Prayer From ALS

August 13, 2013May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, creative power, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, fear, healing, healing power, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Power of the Holy Spirit, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, the spoken word

Marie from OK writes the following prayer request. “Dear Becky, Please pray a healing prayer for my family and me. The Dr tells me I have ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). This disease took my Mother and two of my brothers, the most recent one on March 16, 2013. On May 30th, 2013, the neurologist told me that I have it too. At present I am unable to speak or swallow. Also my breathing is poor as the muscles are atrophying. A feeding tube was put in on June 20th. I still have the use of my legs, arms and hands, but I can tell the muscles are weakening. I have lost a lot of weight. I only tell you this so that you will know the specifics of my condition. The motor neurons that control speech and swallowing may need to be recreated.

The Lord led me to your book, Dare to Believe. I have always believed that God could heal me, I just did not know if it was His will to heal me. Reading your book I see that it is God’s will to heal me and I must have faith that He will. Many friends and neighbors have been praying for me and this has touched my heart deeply. Please help me to renounce this disease in Jesus name and fill my body with life and healing from the Holy Spirit. Please help me to have faith and save me from this premature death so that I may fulfill my destiny in Jesus name. My husband and my son need a healthy me so much. This disease needs to be stopped now. My family has suffered too much. I thank you for this book. Please pray for us as we are daring to believe!”

Dear Marie, In Jesus’ name I renounce the spirit of death, the spirit of fear, the power of this negative medical report, and the word curses that have come from your own mouth and from those around you, this generational curse called ALS and all other diseases, known or unknown attacking your body. I release the Spirit of the Living God to flow throughout your entire body. I speak LIFE and His peace into the nerve cells in your brain and into the very core of your spinal cord. I release the healing power of the Holy Spirit to flow from the very center of your spinal cord and work its way throughout the rest of the body. I command your motor neurons to be regenerated. I speak resurrection life into dead motor neurons and that they be disease free, healthy, strong, and function perfectly normal. I come against all forms of paralysis. I command the muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves that control your ability to speak, swallow, and breathe to stop atrophying and return to normal size and strength. I say speak, swallow, and breathe for the glory of our Lord. I command the body to stop wasting away, gain back the weight necessary to live a healthy, normal life. The muscles of your arms, legs and hands will not be affected by this disease. You are a temple of the Holy Spirit and this premature death has no legal right to inhabit this temple of yours. I plead the power of the redemptive blood of Jesus’ Christ over you, your body and the rest of your family. This disease dies within your body this instant and it cannot move and have its way within you or in your future generations.

You are correct when you say that you now know that Jesus wants you healed. Jesus paid the price necessary to deliver and heal you from ALS. And this is the revelation that you have lacked, but now found that creates life from death. Marie, be free, be healed, live and fulfill your God-given destiny. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Everything On Your List

July 22, 2013May 3, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, healing power, Power of the Holy Spirit, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, Uncategorized

“Dear Becky, Please pray. I need a good job, a good wife, favor, blessing, victory, guidance, protection, good health, and long life. K…”

Dear K…, It is possible to have everything on this list, but you are the one that is responsible to make it come about. First of all, you need a right relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9 instructs us how to take this first step of faith. It says, “if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Second, you need to learn how to do life God’s way. His word says in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

God has a plan and a purpose for your life, but He is also a God of order, and if you will do life His way, you can have a good job, a good spouse, favor, blessing, victory, guidance, protection, good health and long life. You can have everything on your list if you will learn and then do life His way.

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I’m No Longer Eligible for Healing?

July 21, 2013May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, creative power, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, healing, healing power, Power of the Holy Spirit, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing

Question: “Becky, in your book, DARE to Believe, you talk about John 5:14, when Jesus says to sin no more, lest something worse come upon us.Does this mean if we sin after we are originally healed of a sickness, we are no longer eligible for healing?”

Answer: No, this does not mean that we are no longer eligible for healing. It does mean that we can reopen the door for the enemy to attack. But if we go to the Lord and ask for forgiveness then we are forgiven and free from the consequence of the sin, such as sickness and disease.

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The Responsibility Is In Our Hands

July 15, 2013January 13, 2017 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, creative power, divine healing, Divine Healings and Miracles, faith, fear, healing power, Power of the Holy Spirit, standing in faith, Supernatural, Supernatural Healing, the spoken word

There comes a point when the responsibility is in our hands, as we find out in the story of Moses and the Israelites. The Pharaoh and his army are in hot pursuit of Moses and the sons of Israel. They find them camped in front of the sea. The people fill with fear as their enemy draws near. They begin to shout sarcastic remarks at Moses. But Moses, the mighty man of faith responds to the people. He says, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” (Exodus 14: 13-14).

His response sounds so right on, but the Lord teaches Moses and us that there comes a time when mere words are not enough. There must be action behind our words. And we are the ones responsible to take action. Listen to the Lord’s response to Moses’ valiant statement of faith.

“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward. As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it…” (Exodus 14: 15-16).

This is an intense moment for these people. In fact, it is a life and death situation for them, and the Lord says to Moses to stop crying and tell the people to move forward! And He doesn’t stop there. He tells Moses that he is to put his faith into action and divide the Red Sea.

All too often, we expect the Lord to do the supernatural for us. But as we study the Word we see that the Lord has a different plan. He provides everything we need to succeed. Then He expects us to be responsible and not just speak words of faith, but put action behind our faith-filled words and divide our own Red Seas, by the supernatural power of our faith in the redemptive work of Jesus. He places the responsibility into our hands. –Author Becky Dvorak