Released from Captivity and walking in our Capability – the Lord is able, walk it out with Him. Exodus 13
OR The Lord releases us from Captivity and walks with us into our Destiny.
Israel finally left Egypt, the land of slavery, 430 YEARS TO THE DAY after after their forefathers had gone down there. We too were born into slavery in this world (slaves to the prince of this world, the devil) because of our ancestors and Adam. Jesus, the Messiah, born through Mary, but not of Adam’s line, rescued us from our Captivity, just as surely as God rescued Israel(we don’t think of ourselves as slaves in Egypt, but that’s exactly what.we were until God rescued us!) God had a time and place for each of us to come to earth and A TIME to reveal Himself to us and ‘Release/Redeem us’ from Captivity.
I’ve spoken before of a friend who had been wrestling with God about his salvation for some time. He remembered clearly being out for a walk with one of his children in a buggy and stopped at a particular place. He said God spoke to him and said ‘if you don’t come now, it’ll be a long time before you have another opportunity’. He wisely gave his life to the Lord right then. As with Israel, God has specific times when there is grace for us to turn to Him and be rescued from things too strong for us. We can’t come on our own, we can only come when the Spirit draws us. It’s all by God’s Grace.
Some people today acknowledge that there may have been a God who might have created mankind and the Universe, but He’s no longer involved or interested today. Wrong!! God didn’t just deliver His people Israel(they’re still His people and He’s working out their destiny along with the Church), He continued to guide them out of Egypt and away from their past into His destiny for them;
17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.’ 18 So God led the people around by the desert road towards the Red Sea. Exodus 13
God knew Israel had been enslaved and could easily turn back at the first sign of trouble, so He took them the long way round and kept them safe. He led them by the Pillar of Cloud and the Pillar of Fire, according to their Capability or Capacity.
Paul used this very picture to remind the Church that God wouldn’t allow us to be tempted beyond our Capability;
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
God who faithfully led His people away from Egypt by the Pillars(guiding them day and night) is the same God who leads us today. There may be enemies at our heels and around us but God will bring us safely to our destination. He was with Israel and is with us every step of the journey. Hallelujah
God bless and keep you today.