God's Glory Church

“I will send you to Pharaoh, and bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” — Exodus 3:10

Two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln freed enslaved people and the Confederacy surrendered, the state of Texas still did not recognize the freedom of enslaved people. So, on June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and demanded that all slaves be freed. Imagine the shock and joy when the shackles fell and those in slavery heard the proclamation of freedom.

God sees the oppressed, and He will eventually proclaim freedom to those burdened by injustice. This is the same truth as it was in the time of Moses. God appeared to him in the burning bush with an urgent message: “I have truly seen the trouble of My people in Egypt” (Ex. 3:7). The Lord not only saw Egypt’s cruelty towards Israel, He also planned to do something: “I have come down to deliver him… and to bring him out of this land to a good and wide Land” (v. 8). He intended to proclaim Israel’s freedom, and Moses was to become His “mouthpiece.” “I will send you to Pharaoh, and bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt” (v. 10).

Although God’s timing may not come as quickly as we hope, one day He will free us from all slavery and injustice. He gives hope and liberation to all the oppressed.

Have you seen how God helps the oppressed? How does He invite you to join His work?

Dear God, there is so much oppression in the history of our world that it is easy to despair. Please help me to remain focused on Your purpose to proclaim freedom.

Author: Wynn Collier