Apostle Allison Smith Conliff centers on the supreme authority of Jesus and the spiritual victory available to believers through faith. The Apostle utilizes the biblical narrative of Moses and Pharaoh to illustrate how God raises leaders to confront oppression and level the playing field against earthly powers. By highlighting the miraculous transformation of Aaron’s rod into a serpent that swallowed the magicians' rods, the message emphasizes that divine power always overcomes darkness and deception. Congregants are encouraged to view themselves as designed winners who possess an inheritance of victory over sin, poverty, and sickness. Ultimately, the message serves as a call to faithful obedience, urging listeners to trust in the one true living God during times of trial and warfare.

Key Points:

God prepares and empowers individuals to confront oppressors through a combination of spiritual authority, personal preparation, and divine intervention. This process often involves leveling the playing field between the oppressed and those in power.

The primary source of empowerment is the name of Jesus, which is described as the "only one name that holds our freedom". This name holds the power and authority, granting individuals victory regardless of the circumstances they face. Furthermore, believers are empowered through a "second birth", a spiritual rebirth that designates them as "complete winners" over earthly powers, poverty, sickness, and stress.

Whenever an oppressor arises, God intentionally raises up someone to war against them. This pattern is seen throughout historical and biblical examples, which serve as models for how God acts today:

• Esther with grace was raised to counter Haman’s plots in the palace.
• David was raised to confront the size and militant ability of Goliath.
• Elijah was sent as a voice to put wicked monarchs like Ahab and Jezebel in their place.
• Moses was raised to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of his people.

God does not send individuals into these confrontations without preparation and processing. The Apostle highlights that:

• Moses was 80 years old when God finally sent him to Pharaoh, demonstrating that God can use years of life experience and specific timing to showcase His power.
• Esther underwent months of preparation with perfumes and spices before she was ready to go before the king.
• The "Process" of Failure: What individuals perceive as failure or stress is often God "processing" them to see His "mighty hand" in action later.

When confronting powerful figures, God empowers individuals by removing their sense of inferiority. For example, God "qualified" Moses as "a god to Pharaoh" so that he would not feel inferior to the ruler, who was considered a god in his own culture. Additionally, God provides divine company; just as He sent Aaron to assist Moses, He is described as sending modern believers with "company" and going before them into battle.

These principles to modern contexts, suggesting that God will raise a voice against any "Ahab," "Jezebel," or "Pharaoh" of this life, whether they are bosses, politicians, neighbors, or spouses who suppress others. Empowerment in these situations comes from:

• The Holy Word: The word of God is described as being "full of power" and a source of wisdom that cannot fail.
• The Holy Spirit: Believers receive a "holy unction from above" and an internal "fire" that provides an authority and joy that cannot be physically explained.
• Faithful Obedience: Victory is achieved by following God's specific instructions and "praising your way through" trials until the victory is realized.

Rec. Date: 24th September, 2023