TLDR;
Pastor Mensa Otabil discusses God's reassurance to Moses in Exodus 6:1, following the Israelites' increased burden and their subsequent blame towards Moses and Aaron. The key takeaways include the importance of turning to God in prayer when facing blame or burdens, God's affirmation of His promises, and the assurance that God's word will prevail, even if the process is challenging. God tells Moses that Pharaoh will release the Israelites by force ("with a strong hand"), emphasizing God's power to bring His promises to pass.
- Importance of prayer when facing blame or burdens.
- God's affirmation of His promises.
- Assurance that God's word will prevail.
God's Response to Moses' Prayer [0:23]
Pastor Mensa Otabil begins by referencing Exodus 6:1, where God responds to Moses' prayer after the Israelite leaders blamed Moses and Aaron for their increased burdens. He emphasizes that when people place burdens on us, we should turn to God in prayer. God's response to Moses is firm and reassuring, affirming what He had previously told Moses in chapter 3. God doesn't address the complaints directly but reiterates His intentions.
Seeing God's Promises [1:47]
God tells Moses, "Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh," indicating a progression in their relationship where God not only tells Moses about His plans but also allows him to witness their fulfillment. This progression involves God telling us something and then showing it to us, making His word a reality in our lives. God says that Pharaoh will let the Israelites go with a strong hand, which means he will be compelled to release them by force.
God's Perspective on the Outcome [3:27]
Pastor Mensa Otabil highlights that this is just the beginning of Moses' encounters with Pharaoh, and despite future challenges and complaints, God focuses on the end result. God assures Moses that Pharaoh will eventually release the Israelites by force, emphasizing that God speaks with the end in view. Although the process may be difficult, God's power will ultimately bring His promises to pass.