The Power in our Hands

Dark thunderclouds rolled in from the south. The wind picked up speed. Thunder and lightning proclaimed the extent of the approaching threat.

Soon, the sound of hail smashing down on rooftops close by could be heard. Birds franticly flew around seeking shelter.

Gareth put his hands into the air and started to pray, “Lord, let this storm cease. Storm, in the Name of Jesus, calm down!”

Moments later the storm reached his home but the hail had stopped and the wind was calming down. As it started to rain, words of praise and gratitude rolled over his lips.

It is astonishing to know what we could do with the power in our hands.

Once upon a time Moses also stretched out his hands. He always had a rod in one hand. He turned water into blood and many other wonders followed in Egypt in similar fashion.

He opened a path through the sea with the rod and later when Amalek fought against them, his people prevailed because he held the rod in the air with his hands. (Ex 17:12)

The power in his case was in the rod. However, he had to lift it up into the air. Every time he lowered his arms, Amalek was stronger.

Today we have much more than a rod in our hands. We have the power of the Holy Spirit.

From the 1st to the 15th of September 2016, different parts of the world have experienced flooding, wildfires, severe droughts, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and typhoons leaving thousands dead.

Are we using our hands correctly?

If we are raising them up towards God and pray, we will prevail. But it has to be done without wrath or doubt. (1 Tim 2:8)

Time to lift our hands and start praying with the power in us has become more crucial than ever.