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Musings on Faith #25 Entrapped But Energized | |
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Guest Offering by Mr. Lee Vail, a long time friend:
"ENTRAPPED BUT ENERGIZED. Scripture: Exodus 12:40. The people of Israel had lived in Egypt for 430 years. In fact, it was on the last day of the 430th year that all the Lord’s forces [his chosen people] left the land. Ever feel like you’re going to stay entrapped in a bad situation forever and ever? Ever feel like God is never going to show up and save the day? Ever wonder when the Bible-story miracle is going to show up in your life? Well guess what! It’s coming. In God’s timing and in God’s way he is going to bring freedom to your situation. 430 years is a long time. The last day of that 430 years is even longer. The children of Israel most certainly questioned whether God had forgotten them. Some surely wondered if God even existed as their forefathers had explained. And through it all God was there and caring for His people, anticipating the day when He would lead them out of their enslavement. I can’t tell you how long you may be held in Egypt. But I can tell you that it will not be a day longer than He knows is best. In the meantime, we must trust Him, and worship Him, and love those He places in our paths. |
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Our day is coming. Our "last day in Egypt" is marked on God’s calendar. Hold on! Encourage your brothers and sisters. And keep a map of the promised land at the ready. You’re going to need it!
PRAY WITH ME: God help me to trust you through my hard times. I proclaim, by faith, that you are with me and will deliver me at the very best of times. Give me courage to stand strong and compassion to care for those around me who are hurting. And give me hope to believe that our day is coming, and we will walk in freedom and pure joy before you, and we will see the end of this Egypt that entraps us today. In Jesus name I pray, Amen." D. Lee Vail
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