Exodus 6

“I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them” (v6). Moses and Aaron were chosen to deliver the Lord’s amazing promises to the enslaved Israelites, but the people “did not listen” because of their “broken spirit and harsh slavery” (v9). Generations of mistreatment as a minority people had crushed their hopes, and they could not imagine a different future. Nonetheless, God was already working for their deliverance.

“I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God” (v7). Even when we are discouraged and hopeless, God is at work for our redemption. His plan to make us His beloved children through Christ surpasses all our hopes.