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IT BECAME A SNAKE / EXODUS 7:12

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(KJV) Exodus 7:12

Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs.

Standing Strong Against Counterfeit Power: Lessons from Exodus 7:12

In a world fascinated by the supernatural, it is easy to mistake a display of power for a display of truth. In Exodus 7:12, we witness a dramatic spiritual showdown: Pharaoh’s magicians cast down their staffs, and through demonic power, they also became snakes. Yet, the story doesn’t end there—Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs, explicitly demonstrating that the God of Israel possesses supreme authority over Egypt’s deities.

This ancient confrontation serves as a critical warning for us today. The hearts and minds of the Egyptians were heavily turned toward magic, occultism, spiritism, and sorcery. Similarly, scripture warns that in the final days before Christ’s return, deception will intensify. Satan will display deceptive miracles through false ministers and the antichrist, mirroring the resistance of Jannes and Jambres (2 Timothy 3:8). As believers, we must not assume that every miracle or supernatural event is evidence of the true God at work (Revelation 16:14; 19:20). We are called to look past the spectacular and anchor our faith firmly in the truth of God’s Word.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We praise You as the almighty God whose power far surpasses any ruler, kingdom, or deceptive force in this world. Grant us the gift of spiritual discernment so that we may see past the counterfeit wonders of these present days. Guard our hearts against the allure of occultism and spiritism, and keep our minds anchored securely in Your truth. When false signs arise, let us stand firm, knowing that Your truth has already swallowed up the power of the enemy. Protect Your church, establish our faith, and guide us safely until Christ returns.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  3. I WILL TAKE YOU AS MY OWN PEOPLE AND I WILL BE YOUR GOD / EXODUS 6:7
  4. BY MY NAME THE LORD I DID NOT MAKE MYSELF KNOW TO THEM / EXODUS 6:3
  5. YOU HAVE NOT RESCUED YOUR PEOPLE AT ALL / EXODUS 5:23
  6. IS THIS WHY YOU SENT ME? / EXODUS 5:22
  7. THIS IS WHAT THE LORD – THE GOD OF ISRAEL SAYS / EXODUS 5:1
  8. THE LORD WAS ABOUT TO KILL HIM / EXODUS 4:24
  9. ISRAEL MY FIRSTBORN / EXODUS 4:22
  10. I WILL HARDEN HIS HEART / EXODUS 4:21
  11. WHO MAKES HIM BLIND? / EXODUS 4:11
  12. I AM SLOW OF SPEECH / EXODUS 4:10
  13. STAFF … BECAME A SNAKE / EXODUS 4:2-3
  14. ASK … PLUNDER THE EGYPTIANS / EXODUS 3:22
  15. I AM WHO I AM / EXODUS 3:14
  16. I WILL BE WITH YOU / EXODUS 3:12
  17. MILK AND HONEY / EXODUS 3:8
  18. SEEN THE MISERY OF MY PEOPLE / EXODUS 3:7
  19. HOLY GROUND / EXODUS 3:5
  20. THE ANGEL OF THE LORD / EXODUS 3:2
  21. MOSES WAS TENDING THE FLOCK / EXODUS 3:1
  22. THEIR CRY WENT UP TO GOD / EXODUS 2:23
  23. MIDIAN / EXODUS 2:15
  24. KILLED THE EGYPTIAN / EXODUS 2:12
  25. MOSES / EXODUS 2:11
  26. HEBREW BABIES / EXODUS 2:6
  27. A SON / EXODUS 2:1-2
  28. SLAVE MASTERS OVER THEM TO OPPRESS THEM / EXODUS 1:11
  29. WHO DID NOT KNOW ABOUT JOSEPH / EXODUS 1:8
  30. MULTIPLIED GREATLEY / EXODUS 1:6-7
  31. THE SONS OF ISRAEL / EXODUS 1:1-5
  32. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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