Life is filled with moments that test our faith. We pray, wait, and sometimes wonder if God is listening. Yet, Scripture reveals a profound truth: God desires to move on our behalf, but He also calls us to take responsibility and step forward in faith.
God’s Desire to Act on Our Behalf
From the beginning, God has demonstrated His willingness to intervene in our lives. He is not distant or indifferent—He is actively working to bring about His promises. When the Israelites stood at the edge of the Red Sea, terrified by Pharaoh’s advancing army, their cries reached God. Yet, His response to Moses was unexpected:
“Stop crying to Me. Tell the people to move forward. Raise YOUR staff and hold it over the sea that it may part, and the people walk on dry land.”
God's power was ready to be displayed, but He required action from Moses. Only when Moses responded with the authority God had delegated was God's power released, and the miraculous made real. God was eager to deliver His people, but their faith had to move beyond words and into action.
Our Role in the Miraculous
Throughout the bible, we see a recurring pattern: God’s power works in conjunction with human obedience.
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Parting the Red Sea: The waters did not return until Moses stretched out his hand again.
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Victory at Rephidim: Israel prevailed in battle so long as Moses held up his staff. When he grew weary, Aaron and Hur supported him until the victory was won.
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Conquering Ai: God gave Joshua a battle plan, but Joshua had to stretch out his spear toward the city and keep it in place until the battle was secured.
God’s miraculous interventions did not come without human responsibility. Time and again, He provided direction and power, but His people had to take action to see His promises fulfilled.
Recognizing Our Responsibility
Isaiah later reflected on this pivotal moment at the Red Sea: “Where is the One Whose power was displayed when Moses raised his mighty right arm?”
Even Isaiah recognized that Moses was not a passive observer but an active participant in God's work. This truth remains today. We are not meant to wait passively, hoping God will move on our behalf. We are expected to step into them. God has already provided His power and authority—we must now take responsibility and act in faith.
Kingdom Authority and God's Promises
Kingdom Authority has long been misunderstood and, at times, controversial. Yet, we can be confident that God has made His power and authority available to us through His promises. Every promise carries both the power for its fulfillment and the delegated authority for us to walk in it. Recognizing a promise is God's gift to you, but then it becomes your responsibility.
Even the word 'receive' in the New Testament can be interpreted to mean 'to authoritatively appropriate what has been provided.' In other words, His promises require us to take responsibility for them. Recognizing a promise without stepping into it often leaves it unfulfilled.
Moses recognized God's promise of deliverance, but his responsibility was to lift the staff and move forward. Joshua received the promise of victory but had to stretch out his spear and fight. Time and again, God shows us that His power is released when His people act in faith.
The same is true for us today. Whether it is healing, provision, breakthrough, or guidance, God has already spoken His promises. The question is: Will we take the responsibility to step forward and activate what He has already made available? Every promise of God carries both the power for its fulfillment and the authority for us to walk it out. God has opened doors, provided opportunities, and equipped us for victory. Now, it is our turn to move forward in faith.
Taking Ownership of God's Delegated Authority
What needs seem to be unmet? What promises remain unfulfilled? Could God have delegated the responsibility and authority for their fulfillment to you? More importantly, how can you begin to take ownership and release the power and impact of what God has delegated?
God has already provided direction, promises, and authority—now it is time for us to act. If we continue to wait passively, we risk missing the breakthroughs we pray for. True faith requires movement, responsibility, and an active partnership with God's will. God longs to move on our behalf. He has already given us the authority to stand firm, declare His promises, and take decisive action. The key to victory is not in waiting passively, but in stepping forward in obedience.
Breakthrough doesn’t come from waiting—it comes from moving.
Victory isn’t just possible—it’s expected.
So, what are you waiting for? Move forward in victory, knowing God is ready and willing to act on your behalf.
Randy Gladden
