It's rarely easy for the people of God. Throughout history, the tide of popularity has many times quickly turned against God's people. But, through both adversity and prosperity, Yahweh God has always been a faithful source of strength and deliverance.
"Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them. Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. He said to his people, 'Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we. Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who hate us, and fight against us and depart from the land.' So they appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor." (Exodus 1.6-11)
A generation of blessings and prosperity in a foreign land gave way to oppression and opposition under a new government administration. The favored people of God became a feared people. And yet, God's presence and blessings remained. Events were being orchestrated that would bring a man of deliverance - Moses - onto the scene.
We live today in uncertain times. The threat of new hostilities by anti-God governments, and the passing of ungodly legislation, all cause concern for God's people. How quickly a peaceful coexistence in the world can change, as it did with God's people in Egypt so long ago. But, most assuredly, God's plan for deliverance is well underway.
Moses, the deliverer of the people of God from Egypt, would later declare: "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him." (Deuteronomy 18.15) That prophet we know to be Jesus the Nazarene, God's Messiah and Deliverer - Someone well worth listening to and following. And, as history draws to a close and ominous times for the people of God unfold, the plan for deliverance is as sure as ever. The King and the kingdom are on track!
Take courage today, family of God. Whatever opposition or oppression you may be facing is destined to give way to deliverance, either in this age or the age to come. Like God's miraculous plan through Moses, deliverance is in the works and on track. Stand strong and faithful as you anticipate His plan and timing.
Steve
"Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them. Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. He said to his people, 'Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we. Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who hate us, and fight against us and depart from the land.' So they appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor." (Exodus 1.6-11)
A generation of blessings and prosperity in a foreign land gave way to oppression and opposition under a new government administration. The favored people of God became a feared people. And yet, God's presence and blessings remained. Events were being orchestrated that would bring a man of deliverance - Moses - onto the scene.
We live today in uncertain times. The threat of new hostilities by anti-God governments, and the passing of ungodly legislation, all cause concern for God's people. How quickly a peaceful coexistence in the world can change, as it did with God's people in Egypt so long ago. But, most assuredly, God's plan for deliverance is well underway.
Moses, the deliverer of the people of God from Egypt, would later declare: "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him." (Deuteronomy 18.15) That prophet we know to be Jesus the Nazarene, God's Messiah and Deliverer - Someone well worth listening to and following. And, as history draws to a close and ominous times for the people of God unfold, the plan for deliverance is as sure as ever. The King and the kingdom are on track!
Take courage today, family of God. Whatever opposition or oppression you may be facing is destined to give way to deliverance, either in this age or the age to come. Like God's miraculous plan through Moses, deliverance is in the works and on track. Stand strong and faithful as you anticipate His plan and timing.
Steve
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