Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Release the Chains

Exodus 14:13-16 Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. The Lord said to Moses, Why do you cry to Me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward! Lift up your rod and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, and the Israelites shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.

The children of Israel were captive in Egypt and up on their release they were led to the edge of the Red Sea. With the Egyptians chasing them, they were cornered and there was no way out. God had Moses tell them not to fear but stand still and just watch what God was going to do.

What is holding you captive? Once He delivers you from that situation, don’t go back, trust that God will protect you. The children were considering returning back to captivity, we often consider doing that ourselves. It looks easier to give up rather than to stand and trust. Today is the day for your to be delivered from your captor, you make the decision to leave your captor and then God will do the rest. You are not to be fearful and stand; the Lord will fight for you. It is time for you to be free of your chains; have peace and rest in the Lord.

Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin