January 21, 2020: SOAP #3701:  Exodus 1-2; Psalm 88; Luke 21

Scripture:  Exodus (NIV) 2:23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.

Observation:  We can read about it in 15 or 20 minutes, but for the Israelites, it was a “long period.”  Moses lived 120 years.  He spent 40 years in Egypt, 40 years in the wilderness, and 40 years leading Israel out of Egypt and to the Promised Land.

From the first few verses in this chapter, we are told how Moses was hidden from the Egyptians who wanted to kill all the baby boys.  So, this “long period” lasted at least 80 years.

BUT God “heard their groanings.”  God “remembered His covenant.”  God “looked on the Israelites.”  And God was “concerned about them.”

God’s ears were working!  God’s eyes were working!  God’s memory was working!  And God’s feelings were working!  He would set them free from Egypt!  He would feed them!  He would lead them!  He would fight for them and with them.  He would give them the land He had promised Abraham!

Application:  And from all I know, the above is still true!!!  God’s ears and eyes still hear and see.  God still remembers His promises, of blessings and of judgments.  God is still concerned about people.  God is still concerned about me!

Prayer:  Sovereign Lord, you forever remain constant.  You have not changed.  Your ears and eyes still hear every word and see every action. You still remember your promises to me.  And you are still concerned about me.  Even though my troubles seem long and difficult, I know that you are aware.  I trust you to work through all things for my good and your glory! Amen

Pastor Leon
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