POWER OF THE HAND

BRIGHTNESS

I was in awe of a scripture revealed to me in my devotion time early this morning and felt it very fitting for today's blog.  

Habakkuk 3 reveals a prayer of Habakkuk.  He was reflecting on what He heard about God from the ancestors.  He was reminding God of His greatness.  Although he was afraid, he asked God to do what He did before, and ask that in His wrath, he extends mercy.  

Habakkuk envisioned the greatness of God as He moved across the desserts from Mount Sinai-His glory filled the heavens, and the earth  filled with praise!  

I see God moving across the deserts from Mount Sinai.[b] His brilliant splendor fills the earth and sky; his glory fills the heavens, and the earth is full of his praise! What a wonderful God he is! (Verse 3 TLB) 

What was even more amazing was the awesome power of His hand-Rays of brilliant light flashed from His hands. (Verse 4)  

Habakkuk's prayer was considered a triumphant one because He recognized the hidden power of God's fist.  He believed what he heard, and it seems like He wanted to experience it personally.  In the remaining verses of the chapter, he had a dialogue and asked many questions.  However, he concluded by saying he would wait patiently to see God at work, but in the meantime he will rejoice in God! 

TODAY'S FOCUS: A PRAYER OF TRIUMPH 

The Lord's awesome power was hidden in His hand.  And when opened, rays flashed, and His power was released.   Let's discuss the following: 

Do you need to see God's hidden power released over you today? 

What have you heard, or can you remember what He did in the past (wrath or mercy) that can encouraged you through your circumstances? 

What do you need God to help you with today? 

As you reflect and or answer these questions, consider writing your own prayer. 

If you were to write a prayer of triumph what would it sound like? 

What would you conclude about God? 

God's power is hidden until you pray-until praise and worship is resounding, God's power will remain hidden.  Once they are, God's glorious brightness and power will be seen as he releases His power hidden in His hands!

Throughout scripture God's outstretched hand revealed His power!  

Can you think on some other ways God's power was demonstrated with or in the hand? 

Who / What / Where? 

Remember, when you are going through your circumstances, reflect on what God did in the past.  Comfort yourself on what He is capable of doing through the power of His hand.  While you wait rejoice in the Lord-Be joyful!  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel