The Call of a Slave - Jan. 21

Exodus 2:24, 25 And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God saw the people of Israel and God knew…

Luke 21:28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

The history of Israel’s children is one of oppression and agony. It is hard to imagine the impact that the slaying of all the baby boys during Moses’ time had on that generation. The heartache no doubt turned into defeat and eventually in to despair. To see the flicker of hope smothered countless times before their eyes. History, however, records that this wasn’t the last time that attempts were made to completely annihilate Jacob’s descendants from the face of the earth.

Jesus tells his disciples that more persecution is on the way. It would seem that fear and hatred will be perpetuated clear to the end of this world and this age of humanity.

As for myself, I often feel like a stranger in my own time and place. Though I can’t say for certain that people are actively attempting to eliminate me, I have little doubt that there are some that would at least welcome the idea. However, on a much larger scale, and definitely in a more serious manner, there are those who would seek to destroy my spiritual life and affect more eternal destiny. These spiritual forces constantly barrage my defenses and plague my existence.

There are times where I find myself calling out from beneath the chains of the Egypts in my life, as I groan from the ruthless treatment of those who hate me. It is an encouragement to know that God hears and that he remembers His promises. I am fully aware that I possess nothing that would my redemption a profitable proposition for God, yet He chose to make promises of life to me nonetheless.

I do earnestly await the exodus that God has for me; I long for the hour in which my redemption shall be completed. Slavery has left me marred and tainted, but freedom is not far off.

Dear Father,

I long for Your redemption; I pray that you would find me faithful.