The LORD God has planned the greatest rescue of all times for a self-imprisoned people.  Israel continued to turn its back on their God and and a result found themselves in chains of slavery on more than one occasion. 

We often find ourselves in the same place but as Gentiles in modern times.   There are three actions of God mentioned that are paralleled in what Christ has done for us:

1. He brought them out of the land of Egypt so that they would not be slaves.  In the same way Christ through His finished work at the cross has freed us. We are no longer slaves to sin
2. He broke the bars of their yoke.  In Christ we no longer need to toil but we can rest in his power. 
3. He made them walk erect or upright.  This is reminds me of righteousness.  For under the law we cannot stand. We find ourselves burdened and a sinner, yet as a believer, Christ is our righteousness.  We can stand and walk with Him in the light. For He cleanses us from all unrighteousness with His blood.  

Personal Reflection

What is your Egypt?  What prevailing sin do you need to leave behind?   It has been there so long it has become comfortable and there are days you long to go back to it, forgetting that God has set in front of you the promised land.  Confess to Him today and rejoice in His rescue. Walk in the light and let His blood cleanses you today!

Prayer Focus

Father we confess to you that we sometimes long for the sins of our past believing in our minds that was somehow better.  Let your truth squash that lie and may out affections be set on you alone. Draw us into a deeper place of worship and joy today in the Name of Jesus, Amen!