Let my people go...

This is a remarkable statement made by Moses. God is revealing to us about Himself in the entire Bible - a Deliverer.

Exodus 5:1 "Let my people go..."

God has shown Himself to be the deliverer of mankind, right from the fall of the first man. In Chapters 1 & 2 of Genesis, we see God as a Creator. When Adam and Eve, naked and trembling, in fear of what would happen next, hid themselves behind a tree, God came searching for them. Genesis 3:9, "But the LORD God called to the man, "Where are you?". God came searching for man. Adam did not go in search of God after He sinned. God promised them a great salvation, a great deliverance to all mankind, for all ages through His only begotten Son Jesus Christ.

Exodus 3:8, "So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians..." God said that He had to come down to deliver His people. Jesus Himself came down to deliver us from slavery and bondage. (v.7) "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering." God is for us. He hears our cry. He looks on us in His mercy when we suffer. He is concerned about our sufferings. This is why, He sent Jesus - our Savior. When Jesus died on the cross, shed His precious blood, died and rose again, He commanded the devil, "Let my people go" and His sacrifice won the victory for us. Our slavery was broken. We are free because of the ultimate love-sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus is our deliverer.

If you are bound by drugs, alcohol, sex, lust, smoking, tobacco, depression, suicidal tendencies, sadness, loneliness, work and peer pressure, immorality, use of abusive language, etc. The Lord wants to set you free today. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever." He is still is the same business of deliverance as He has always been. Give your life to Jesus.

When Jesus is in your boat of life, be sure He will cause you to live in peace amidst the storm. God is bigger than your storms.

Say this prayer if you truly believe Jesus Christ to set you free by the power of His Holy Spirit. It goes something like this:

"Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I reject and renounce Satan, his evil works, empty promises and all his resources. I renounce drugs, alcohol, sex, lust, smoking, tobacco, depression, suicidal tendencies, sadness, loneliness, work and peer pressure, immorality, use of abusive language, sorcery, magic, witchcraft, etc. in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I break all bondage by the blood of Jesus Christ. In Jesus'name I pray, Amen."

If you decided to repent of your sins and receive Christ today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on our commitment.

·         Get baptized as commanded by Christ.

·         Tell someone else about your new faith in Christ.

·         Spend time with God each day. It does not have to be a long period of time. Just develop the daily habit of praying to Him and reading His Word. Ask God to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible.

·         Seek fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Develop a group of believing friends to answer your questions and support you.

·         Find a bible rooted and Holy Ghost operated local church where you can worship God.

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