Exodus 5, ep 112, When Pharoh says "No!" God says "OK, next Level!"

Hi, I’m Sal Lopez Executive Director of Ozark Hunger Relief, I am doing this to hopefully find some sponsors (tax deductible donations) for an office in Prairie Grove, Ar. I have seen and fed many children who wander around here. I thought if I started a non-profit, the community would be happy to help. Nope! I’ve had nothing but suspicion, derision, denial, and was eventually ripped off for everything I had, by another food pantry. They offered to let me work with their food pantry, then when I delivered everything I had, they told me to they couldn’t let me in their office, but subsequently asked me for more of my money. It has been horribly depressing, but I will persevere and get this office open. My vision is to be a community resource center, but the main goal is to feed hungry kids, whose parents are drug addicts, and/or alcoholics. I guess some are just poor. Anyway, I need help and will advertise for you, and have signs of acknowledgement for every donor, proportionate for the donation. Remember to try to stay positive, you can choose your state of mind, so I offer this advice: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Anyway, this episode is on Exodus 5 “When Pharaoh Says No – God Says NEXT LEVEL!” Good morning, overcomers! Come on, lift those hands and declare with me: “Every ‘NO’ from Pharaoh is a ‘YES’ from heaven!” Somebody give God a shout that shakes the bricks off your Egypt—He’s promoting you TODAY! We’re in Exodus chapter 5, and I’ve got good news for somebody who’s heard “NO” one too many times: Your greatest opposition is about to become your greatest opportunity! Let’s read verse 1 together: “Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord… Let My people go…’”
Moses steps up—80 years old, fresh from the desert, armed with a rod and a word! But look at verse 2—Pharaoh’s response: “When Pharaoh Says No – God Says NEXT LEVEL!”
Good morning, overcomers! Come on, lift those hands and declare with me: “Every ‘NO’ from Pharaoh is a ‘YES’ from heaven!” Somebody give God a shout that shakes the bricks off your Egypt—He’s promoting you TODAY! We’re in Exodus chapter 5, and I’ve got good news for somebody who’s heard “NO” one too many times: Your greatest opposition is about to become your greatest opportunity! Let’s read verse 1 together: “Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord… Let My people go…’”
Moses steps up—80 years old, fresh from the desert, armed with a rod and a word! But look at verse 2—Pharaoh’s response: “Who is the Lord… I do not know the Lord, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.”
That’s the enemy’s favorite line: “I don’t know your God, and I’m not letting go!” But can I tell you? Pharaoh’s ignorance is about to become God’s introduction! Exodus 7:5 says, “The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord…” Your boss may not know Him yet. Your bank account may not know Him yet. Your body may not know Him yet—but they’re about to get introduced! Now watch verse 9—Pharaoh doesn’t just say no, he says MORE BRICKS! “You shall no longer give the people straw… let them go and gather straw themselves… the same number of bricks!” He increased the burden! Some of you feel that right now—the more you pray, the harder it gets! But listen: Pressure is not punishment—it’s promotion in disguise! James 1:3-4 says, “The testing of your faith produces steadfastness… that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
Your brick quota is building character muscle! Verse 22—Moses cries out: “Why have You done evil to this people? Why did You ever send me?”
Ever felt that? “God, I obeyed—why is it worse?” But verse 23 is the turning point: “Since I came to Pharaoh… he has done evil to this people, and You have not delivered Your people at all.”
Moses is honest—and God loves honesty! Psalm 34:17 says, “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them…”
Your complaint just became your contract for deliverance!Here’s the secret in Exodus 6:1—God answers: “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; for with a strong hand he will send them out…”
Did you catch that? Pharaoh’s ‘NO’ forces God’s ‘NOW’! The same hand that tightened the screws is about to sign the release papers! Isaiah 54:17 declares, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…”
That extra straw? Weapon formed—FAILED!Verse 14-21—the people turn on Moses: “You’ve made us stink!” Ever had family, friends, even church folks blame you for the heat? But don’t defend yourself—defend your faith! 1 Peter 2:23 says of Jesus, “When He was reviled, He did not revile in return… but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”
Your silence is sowing supernatural favor!Let me close with this: Exodus 5 ends in frustration—but it’s the SETUP for Exodus 12! The increased labor leads to the Passover lamb! The heavier bricks lead to the Red Sea split! Romans 8:28 promises, “All things work together for good to those who love God…”
Your Pharaoh chapter is about to become your Promised Land chapter!I feel breakthrough in the air! If you’ve heard “NO” but you’re still standing, lift both hands and shout, “NEXT LEVEL!”Prayer:
Father, we thank You that every ‘NO’ from the enemy is a ‘NOW’ from You! We declare over every increased burden: It’s birthing our breakthrough! Pharaoh’s strong hand is becoming our sending out! In “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…”
That extra straw? Weapon formed—FAILED!Verse 14-21—the people turn on Moses: “You’ve made us stink!” Ever had family, friends, even church folks blame you for the heat? But don’t defend yourself—defend your faith! 1 Peter 2:23 says of Jesus, “When He was reviled, He did not revile in return… but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”
Your silence is sowing supernatural favor!Let me close with this: Exodus 5 ends in frustration—but it’s the SETUP for Exodus 12! The increased labor leads to the Passover lamb! The heavier bricks lead to the Red Sea split! Romans 8:28 promises, “All things work together for good to those who love God…”
Your Pharaoh chapter is about to become your Promised Land chapter!I feel breakthrough in the air! If you’ve heard “NO” but you’re still standing, lift both hands and shout, “NEXT LEVEL!”Prayer:
Father, we thank You that every ‘NO’ from the enemy is a ‘NOW’ from You! We declare over every increased burden: It’s birthing our breakthrough! Pharaoh’s strong hand is becoming our sending out! In “No weapon formed against you shall prosper…”
That extra straw? Weapon formed—FAILED!Verse 14-21—the people turn on Moses: “You’ve made us stink!” Ever had family, friends, even church folks blame you for the heat? But don’t defend yourself—defend your faith! 1 Peter 2:23 says of Jesus, “When He was reviled, He did not revile in return… but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”
Your silence is sowing supernatural favor!Let me close with this: Exodus 5 ends in frustration—but it’s the SETUP for Exodus 12! The increased labor leads to the Passover lamb! The heavier bricks lead to the Red Sea split! Romans 8:28 promises, “All things work together for good to those who love God…”
Your Pharaoh chapter is about to become your Promised Land chapter! I feel breakthrough in the air! If you’ve heard “NO” but you’re still standing, lift both hands and shout, “NEXT LEVEL!” Prayer:
Father, we thank You that every ‘NO’ from the enemy is a ‘NOW’ from You! We declare over every increased burden: It’s birthing our breakthrough! Pharaoh’s strong hand is becoming our sending out! In Jesus’ name—IT IS DONE! Amen and amen! Now go this week expecting the ‘NOW’! The bricks are over—the palace is waiting! Give Him a 10-second praise—Hallelujah!