The story of our life is only understood once we see the full
picture. The book of Job is not understood by reading the words of Job
and his ‘comforters’. We must also hear the Word of the Lord. The
history of God’s salvation is not understood by reading only about
Christ’s first coming. We must look on to His Second Coming. Concerning
that Coming, we might imagine Jesus Christ speaking to the Father in the
words of the Psalmist: “You armed me with strength for battle; You
humbled my adversaries before me” (Psalm 18:39; see also Philippians
2:9-11 and 1 Corinthians 15:24-28).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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