In Bondage
The Israelites—God’s chosen people—were in bondage a long time.
“Now the length of time the Israelite people lived in Egypt was 430
years” (Exodus 12:40 NIV).
The Israelites were slaves of Pharaoh, and he treated them harshly.
He had them beaten and forced them to make bricks in the hot sun.
They were tired, thirsty, oppressed and living without hope.
Four hundred thirty years is a loooong time to be in bondage.
None of us have been in bondage 430 years.
But to be in bondage for even one day is too long.
Anything that keeps us from becoming all God wants us to be is
considered bondage.
Some of the things that keep us in bondage are . . .
Gossip.
Negativity.
Criticism.
Alcohol.
Low self-esteem.
Fear.
Drugs.
Procrastination.
Stubbornness.
Anger.
The list can go on and on.
Why not ask God to reveal anything in your life that could have you in
bondage?
He set the Israelites free . . . and He is willing to set you free as well!
Thoughts?
Please pray for me this weekend as I speak in Anderson, MO.