Scripture
“I will restore the prosperity of Egypt and bring its people back to the land of Pathros in southern Egypt from where they came. But Egypt will remain an unimportant minor kingdom.

Observation
The Lord declares that he is Pharaoh’s enemy. He describes Pharaoh as a monster crocodile, but the Lord will capture him and leave him in the wilderness to die.

All the people of Egypt will know that He is the Lord.

The land of Egypt will become a desolate land, abandoned for 40 years. The Lord will let the people back and restore the nation’s prosperity, but it will remain a minor kingdom.

Application
The Lord is king over all the nations – those who consider themselves great, as well as those who know they are unimportant in the world.

Egypt was, at one time, the greatest of kingdoms. They were the superpower of their time. But their pride and arrogance was their undoing. Assyria and Babylon became the dominant powers. It would be Nebuchadnezzar who would destroy the might of Egypt, taking many people into captivity.

We live in an age where it appears that western civilisation is failing. We do not know what will rise up next to dominate the world, but we do know that God rules the nations

As Christians we have a responsibility to preach the gospel and lift up the name of Jesus. We are not responsible for saving the nation. That is God’s role. As we confidently share the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit transforms hearts, the future of our nation will be transformed by God.

Listen
Lord, what do you want to say to me about the future of Australia?

Keith, Australia is still the great Southland of the Holy Spirit. I have guarded the nation carefully over more than 200 years. The past is not the future and the present is not the destination.

Australia will experience revival. That is my plan. The revival will spread across the world. Cities, towns, villages and whole nations will be transformed by the power of the gospel as it launches with great power across Australia and to the world.

Have I not said that Narrabri and other small towns are the heart of my plan?. So do not give up. Do not be disappointed. I am the Lord of the nations and my will will come to pass.