But why did the rod become a serpent when Moses cast it to the ground? Moses never realised that there was a "snake" in his rod. You see, because of the fall of Man, there is a touch of the curse — a “snake” — in every natural thing, including your career, natural strength, talents and ministry.

So how do you deal with the “snake” in all things natural in your life? First, cast it to the Lord. Then, do what the Lord told Moses next: “Reach out your hand and take it by the tail”. (Exodus 4:4)

Now, it could be fatal to take a snake by its tail because it can easily turn its head around and bite you. So why did God say that?

When you take it by the tail, He will take the head! He wants you to let Him handle the head, and not grab it or hold on to it tightly in fear or self-effort. That is how you see your career, strength, talents and ministry supernaturally blessed.

Beloved, there is a “snake”, a touch of the curse, in everything in the natural. But give what is natural to the Lord and see the touch of the curse replaced with the touch of the supernatural!

found this on joan's blog and i thought it was rather meaningful. hah.

im pretty screwed la. i'll watch my back next time, for sure. i cant get close.