In Exodus 12, we see that on the door of every Israelite home, the blood of a lamb was stricken on the two side-posts and lintel. This was to protect God\u2019s people from the passing angel of death. When the day came, a multitude of Israelites marched out of captivity, including 600,000 men plus women and children. \u201cOn that very same day\u2014it came to pass that all the armies of the Lord went out from the land of Egypt\u201d (Exodus 12:41, NKJV).<\/i><\/p>\n
In the next chapter, \u201cMoses said to the people: \u2018Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the Lord brought you out of this place.\u2019\u201d (Exodus 13:3). <\/i>God\u2019s people were delivered by the Lord\u2019s strength alone, not by human means.<\/p>\n
In scripture, David declared, \u201cGod is my strength and power; he makes my way perfect\u2026 He took me in; he drew me out of many waters; he delivered me from my strong enemy for they were too strong for me. \u2026He is a protector to all them that trust in him\u201d (see Samuel 22:33, 17, 18, 31).<\/p>\n
Our faith and strength may grow weak, but in our times of weakness God has given us marvelous promises to renew and strengthen us.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor you have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued under me those who rose against me\u201d (2 Samuel 22:40).<\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cThe bows of the mighty men are broken, and those who stumbled are girded with strength\u201d (1 Samuel 2:4).<\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cThe Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace\u201d (Psalm 29:11).<\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cO God, you are more awesome than your holy places. The God of Israel is he who gives strength and power to his people. Blessed be God!\u201d (Psalm 68:35).<\/i><\/p>\n
\u201cBlessed is the man whose strength is in you\u2026 They go from strength to strength, each one appears before God in Zion\u201d (Psalm 84:5, 7).<\/i><\/p>\n
Beloved, do you believe our God is strong? If he is strong, no power can stand before him. Therefore, commit everything into his mighty hand of strength and power. He will make a way. Most of all, believe this word: \u201cIn the day when I cried out, you answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul\u201d (Psalm 138:3).<\/i><\/p>\n