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The HAND of the LORD

By Dr. Mensa Otabil

Joshua 4:21–24; Psalm 89:8–13 

The hand of the Lord

  • Exhibition of God’s power
  • Extension of God’s help
  • Expression of God’s blessing
  • Execution of God’s judgment

Isaiah 40:10–11

  • God rules by His hand
  • God rewards with His hand
  • God works with His hand
  • God cares with His hand
  • God guides with His hand

2 Chronicles 32:7–8 

The arm of flesh

Natural/Human strength and capacity
  • The hand of the Lord is mightier than the arm of flesh
  • The hand of the Lord overrules the arm of flesh

Isaiah 53:1

1 Kings 18:44–46 

Elijah…

  • Outrun Ahab’s horses and chariots
  • Overtook those ahead of him
  • Overturned Ahab’s advantage 
  • Psalm 118:8–16 

The prayer of the Apostles

Acts 4:27–31 

“Lord, stretch out your hand”
  • Fill us with your Spirit
  • Give us boldness to speak your word
  • Do mighty works through us