The Expiration of Isolation

Exodus 12:2-13

Context - The Lord appeared to Moses and sent him back to Egypt to deliver His people, who were enslaved. He heard the cries of the people of Israel and extracted Moses from his place of familiarity to fulfill his calling.

A series of plagues were released over the land, culminating in the final plague - which required the participation of the people.

Even in oppression, God begins to shape His people into who they are meant to be on the other side. He gives them the form and the promise of transformation while they are still in their current trials.

Exodus 12:2-13

"This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you."

"When I pass through the land of Egypt, I will execute judgment. Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt."

If my people can collaborate in this deliverance, the blood will cover them and the plague will not destroy them.

God often calls us into isolation to transform us.

Most of us struggle to ask for help.

Isolation can make us believe no one understands us fully.

Allow God in.

Isolation is not the destination; it's a vessel of transformation, meant to prepare and release us.

Sometimes the only place we can be vulnerable is in isolation.

Depression, worry and anxiety can try to isolate us, but God won't allow us to remain segmented.

When the caterpillar turns into the butterfly, it goes into isolation. But it's important to remember isolation is NOT the destination.

Isolation is supposed to be the place of encounter so you can be transformed and then released.

Isolation can be comfortable when we've built safety in it, but God cannot move through us until we open ourselves.

Open up and let His glory in.

When you let His glory in, you transform into a new version of self.

Your isolating and old version of you which is keeping you from transforming into what God has always known.

Surrender that place of isolation - God can bring fruit where there was once barrenness.

The woman with the issue of blood had enough faith to break out of the place where she once settled.

The plagues (challenges) can defeated, but deliverance often requires connection.

God doesn't intend for us to remain isolated; He calls us into community and partnership.

Ensure your support system aligns with God's plan.

Take inventory of the people around you - ensure they can live up to what God is asking of them.

Allowing ourselves to be cared for is critical; isolation, if prolonged, becomes devastation.

Thank God for the people who won't allow you to stay stuck in isolation.

Look at you on the other side, standing tall and strong. 💪🏾

The kingdom of heaven cannot be established through isolation.

You're isolated at a time when you're supposed to be activated.

God interrupts isolation to activate us for His agenda.

The Holy Spirit is enough - deliverance and transformation do not rely on our own strength.

In isolation, sometimes we forget who we are and what we believe.

God gives us vision of what is to come and a framework for the kingdom of heaven.

The woman touches the hem of His garment and goes back into hiding because she knows isolation more than anything else.

Isolation is also the place where the enemy attacks.

Partnering with God gives you authority, strength and protection from the enemy.

The enemy's got a plan for your isolation. Make it a habit to invite God in those moments.

God's been waiting to show you no one can do it but Him!

Can't do it in my own strength but can do it in Jesus name.

Let them know heaven sent backup.

Foreshadowing what it means to have authority through Jesus.

We can withstand the enemy when we partner with Him.

Pray from a place of love and in the name of Jesus so God can give you strategy.

Your healing and transformation are meant to be a testimony.

God pulls Moses out of isolation because He's ready to architect this master plan. He provides strategy on what it looks like to partner with God.

God foreshadows authority, leadership and purpose through the challenges faced in isolation.

Deliverance, growth and fruitfulness will require openness, collaboration and faith.