Rescurer

Exodus 6:6-7 (MSG) Therefore tell the Israelites: "I am God. I will bring you out from under the cruel hard labor of Egypt. I will rescue you from slavery.

What can appear a rescue package can turn into bondage. When Josephs family went to Egypt there was a famine in the land. There was provision in Egypt through Joseph.

It is easy to become attached to provision yet provision comes from the Lord. Attachment to Him moves us whereas attachment to places of provision immobilises us.

After Joseph died years passed and the people did not have a man who sought the Lord. They went their own way.

Moses shows up, the reluctant leader. God really tested Moses when he appeared to lose face in front of Pharoh. Pharoh hardened his heart.

Pharoh represents the key keeper to Egypt. Because the people had given themselves to Egypt they were in bondage to food, drink, a place to live. The very thing they went to Egypt for became their Lord.

The Lord wanted a people who saw Him first, who knew He was the provider. Very few saw Him that way. They were blind from birth.

As is today, those who find the Lord and know Him have the answer, have the way, have the life.

Lord thank You that You are the giver of all good things. Amen!