by Eric Hoppstock
I Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
In reading the story of Israel’s delivery from the bondage of the Egyptians, I was struck with the fact God does not change. He intervened with Israel just as He does with us today. He is still in the business of breaking our bondage to sin and giving us a future that is hard to fully grasp.
In Exodus 6:6-7 God tells Israel what He will do for them: 1) relieve their burdens, 2) deliver them from bondage, 3) redeem them, 4) and make them His people. Jesus says the same thing today. His burden is light; it is for freedom that He came. He redeems us, and we become the bride of Christ. What a wonderful message to take to someone carrying the burden of the world on their shoulders, enslaved to the bondage of sin, desperately seeking redemption in their lives. They can find it, and they can become the bride of Christ.
Just as God heard the cry of the people of Israel He hears the cry of people today. You know the one, “someone help me.” It may not even be directed toward God, but, just as with Israel, our God has the answer.
Prayer: God, give me extra-sensitive perception to those crying out for help and then to provide a message of hope. To share Your story, then let You work the wonder of redemption and hope.
In reading the story of Israel’s delivery from the bondage of the Egyptians, I was struck with the fact God does not change. He intervened with Israel just as He does with us today. He is still in the business of breaking our bondage to sin and giving us a future that is hard to fully grasp.
In Exodus 6:6-7 God tells Israel what He will do for them: 1) relieve their burdens, 2) deliver them from bondage, 3) redeem them, 4) and make them His people. Jesus says the same thing today. His burden is light; it is for freedom that He came. He redeems us, and we become the bride of Christ. What a wonderful message to take to someone carrying the burden of the world on their shoulders, enslaved to the bondage of sin, desperately seeking redemption in their lives. They can find it, and they can become the bride of Christ.
Just as God heard the cry of the people of Israel He hears the cry of people today. You know the one, “someone help me.” It may not even be directed toward God, but, just as with Israel, our God has the answer.
Prayer: God, give me extra-sensitive perception to those crying out for help and then to provide a message of hope. To share Your story, then let You work the wonder of redemption and hope.
Have you read the book by Neil Anderson with title "Bondage Breaker?" It's a great book that shares the truth of God and it's power for our lives today. Thanks for sharing Eric!
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