For some time now, actually since the beginning of the recent "pandemic", the phrase, "Let my people go" has been coming to my mind periodically. I believe, now that our American Independence Day Celebration is at hand, the Lord is bringing some clarification.
Studying the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt in the Book of Exodus, there were several points that grabbed the attention of my spirit. Without writing a book at this point, I will try to bring the focus down to what I believe the Lord would have me convey to you.
First of all, with this "pandemic" has come what some of us would describe as an infringement on our freedoms. To say the least, we have not felt like the free Americans we are supposed to be. We looked for deliverance to arise from any quarter. When it did not, many gave in and settled for the new rules set before them. Others did not. Now, for some, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. I know in my state most of the mandates have been lifted and at the moment, things feel a bit more like the old days. I know I am enjoying being able to view the smiling faces of those I have missed.
The situation surrounding the "virus" is only a small part of what many are wanting deliverance from. When people begin to see that right and wrong have switched places and justice seems to be on the sideline, discouragement can begin to set in. A feeling of hopelessness and helplessness can become all consuming. That is what happened to the Israelites in captivity.
Many of us, as Christians felt the Lord speaking to us of deliverance; that he was making a way out. When it did not happen the way we thought through prayer, prophecies, the election, the medical field, etc. some became disheartened. We did not believe the word of the Lord. The Lord always delivers his people. Even if we die, our hope in Christ for Eternity brings us deliverance. "To live is Christ, to die is gain." Yes, it is a win, win situation no matter what.
In Exodus Chapter 5 and 6, we read about some of the interaction between God and Moses. Moses asked the Lord why he had done evil against the people (he presumed such). He told God that Pharaoh had done evil against the people and that He (God) had not delivered them. Have we had those thoughts toward God regarding the current state of our country, the world, or even our own family members? How about our own personal burdens we deal with on a daily basis. Have we become discouraged and even broken because we feel we have not and will not be delivered? Exodus 6:9 tells us that Moses actually spoke to the people the promise of the Lord to deliver and to bless them "but they did not listen to Moses, because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery." However, when God says he is going to do something, he is going to do it!
When God makes a promise, he keeps it. It doesn't depend on our faith or lack of it. It doesn't depend upon our own ability or righteousness as Moses thought when he told God he couldn't do the job because he wasn't good enough. God's word does not depend on what we think or what the enemy thinks or what any circumstances seem to dictate. God is God! He is the I AM! He is on the Throne of all Creation! He had and has a plan for ALL who come to Him and actually all who do not.
The Israelites were IN Egypt during all the plagues. Think about it. By the time God got through with the Egyptians, Pharaoh pretty much told the people of God to get out! Not only did he do that, he asked God to bless HIM as well. See Chapter 12, verse 32. The Israelites saw the power of God to save and deliver and keep his promises. The Egyptians saw that they were dealing with MIGHT and STRENGTH and POWER and TRUTH they had never encountered before. Their own magicians and priests could not rival such an AWESOME GOD!
What promises has God given to America? What promises has he given to His People? Not only Israel, but to His whole Body... the Body of Christ which is the Church of the Living God? What does he require? What did he require of Moses and Aaron the leaders of the Exodus?
God gives a charge to Moses and Aaron, which we read in verse 26, "Bring out the people of Israel from the land of Egypt..." What charge has he given us? On what does the outcome depend?
The charge is: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land", 2 Chronicles 7:14. It is called OBEDIENCE to BELIEVE and let GOD do the rest. Jesus told the crowds, John 6:29, "This is the work of God, that you BELIEVE in him whom he has sent."
You can say, "I have done all that and I don't see any results". How many plagues happened before the Israelites were delivered from Egypt? Even while in Egypt were not the people delivered even from death by the blood on the doorposts. We celebrate it as the Passover because the death angel passed over the homes that had the Blood!
We are in this world and it is yet to be seen what is to come before the END. However, we can be sure that our God WILL deliver. He WILL keep his promises. He WILL be faithful to His own Word.
While we wait in anticipation for His eternal plan to unfold let us follow Jude and build ourselves up in the Faith... pray in the Spirit... keep ourselves in the love of God... wait on His mercy that leads to eternal life... have mercy... snatch others from the fire... hate evil! And GLORIFY GOD!
"Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. AMEN!" Jude 24.
By the time some of you receive this writing, the 4th of July will have passed. However, as Americans we can still strive for, pray for and exercise the freedoms that are ours and walk in wisdom and humility. As Believers we can "Know the Truth and the Truth will set us free", John 8:32. "Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, he will surely do it", 1 Thessalonians 5:23 & 24.
I am excited to watch God's plan unfold in all His Creation! It is and will be PERFECT! God bless you all!
