As the writer of Hebrews puts it, God speaks through the ages “at sundry times and in diverse manners” (Hebrews 1:1).  At particular times He chooses to emphasis some issues which most likely are vital keys and guides to His people. To overcome Pharaoh it was not enough to know God as the Almighty. A new revelation of Him as JEHOVAH was compelling.

We are presently living in a Kairos time. Like the children of Issachar we need to understand the times and know what to do. I believe one thing we need today is the THE POWER of the MIGHTY HAND OF GOD in our everyday lives. You cannot understand the power until you receive revelation.

Secondly Ecclesiastes 9:10 says: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with ALL thy might.” This is interesting and exciting. Whatsoever my hand finds to do- meaning I can do all things. Yes there is nothing impossible. The history of man proves this- Man has gone to the moon and outer space. Like Birds of the air, man now flies… things hitherto considered impossible.

Now ponder this: IF THE HANDS OF MAN CAN DO WHATSOEVER IT FINDS TO DO, WHAT ABOUT THE HANDS OF GOD.

Power is about ability to control or do something. That is the ability of the Mighty Hands of God or the possibilities of what the mighty hands of God can do for us. Remember we are talking about the hands that fashioned the heavens (Hebrews1:10) the Earth and firmaments, the hands that broke the powers of Pharaoh after 430 years, the one who humbled the almighty Nebuchadnezer, the hands that hold the entire world/creation; and the Kings and mighty men of the world are in His hands (Proverbs 21:1).

FIVE THINGS THE POWER OF HIS MIGHTY HANDS CAN DO FOR US:

A. THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD CAN EXALT US. 1 Peter 5:5-6: Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time. Consider 1 Chronicles 29:12 and Genesis 21:18:  “Arise, lift up the lad and hold him with your hand, for I will make him a great nation.”

Years back when I was unemployed , a bachelor, new in the City, without father or mother in town, and practically no one to help me, I was so troubled one night I could not sleep. Deep into the night, I heard clearly what I have never forgotten. God said to me that the high places of the world are full of men and women who started as outsiders. No matter your current status, God’s hand can take you up the ladder of life and the society.

B       THE HAND OF GOD CAN UNLOCK THE  SPIRITUAL  REALMS UNTO US AND GIVE US ENCOUNTERS WITH THE LORD. Look at Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 37:1; 2 Kings 3:15.. The hand of God upon a minister can change his/her preaching; produce outstanding results and open doors in ministry- Acts 9:15 “But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel”.

C       THE MIRACULOUS Numbers 11:18-23; Deuteronomy 11:2-3. When we are faced with difficult situations and the unthinkable, it is time the power of the mighty hands of God will be revealed.

D         AGAINST THE ENEMIES OF THE KINGDOM: Acts 13:4-12. Bar-Jesus was a great adversary standing against a great open door at the early stage of first missionary journey undertaken by Paul and Barnabas. Today there are many adversaries shutting down open doors of ministry and the work in our hands. May the Lord do  unto them as He did unto Bar-Jesus. Remember Simon the sorcerer in Samaria (Acts 8:9-11). Of course Boko Haram, their leaders, sponsors should receive Bar Jesus treatment because they rise not against the ordinary Nigerian but against the purposes of God (Psalm 2:2-3). They deserve a Psalm 83 blessing.

E       TO PREVAIL IN TROUBLED TIMES: Genesis 49:22-25 says;

It was not so much of the wisdom of Joseph nor his righteousness but the HAND of the Mighty God that helped Him. What can we say of David in ALL that he faced- It was the mighty hands of the Almighty. I can confidently declare that I am alive today, because the hand of the Almighty God helped me, especially between 1997-1999. May that hand help you in all your troubles! May His hands hold you and bring you through your troubles and bring you to victory! May the mighty hand of the Lord help the Church and the nation to prevail at times like these!

CONCLUSION: Let me conclude by inviting you first to pray that the power of the mighty hand of God will come upon you before the end of the convention and as you go home.

Secondly the power of the mighty hands of God can be manifested through our hands particularly that of the Ministers of God. In the New Testament, the Disciples/Apostles believed and practiced the doctrine of laying on of hands:

  •  To impart the Holy Spirit:  Acts 8:17-18; Acts 19:6: “and when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied”
  • To impart Healings: Mark 16:18: “they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover” and Acts 28:8

I believe behind this practice was the faith and assurance that the ordinary hands of the Apostles was symbolic and representative of the mighty hand of God. As we go forth lets be bold to lay hands to demonstrate the power of the mighty hands of God. However note the Scriptural warning that we should not lay hands on anyone suddenly (just for the sake of it, without direction…).

 

by Fabian Aleke

2024
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