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Exodus 2:23-25

The children of Israel were in bondage under the leadership of a king that did not know or recognize the true and living God.

Just like the Israelites were, we sometimes experience situations or circumstances in life that seem unbearable and begin to feel all hope is gone.  We don’t know where to go or what to do.  When we realize that we are powerless over our circumstances, we must do as the Israelites did;

• Vs. 23 – “And the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried” – They cried unto the Lord, the one whom they knew would and could help them.    We must cry out and ask the Lord to help us and believe He is able and will do it.  Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”.   

• Believe – We must believe that God is able to help us and will help us.  Hebrews 11:6  

• Remember - His Promises/Scriptures/ what He has done for you in the past.  He is that same God that has bought you out of situations that only He could do.  He is faithful even when we are not faithful, he loves us regardless – Malachi 3:6 – “I am God, I change not”         

• God Heard their groaning (their cry)- God hears our cries/prayers when we are sincere and he answers - I Peter 3:12     

• We must wait on the Lord in the midst of our crying and remain obedient to him – The Lord did not come through right then and there for the Israelites (Exodus 2:23 - “And in the process of time”) however he did come through .  Deliverance may not come as soon as we think, however, we must remain faithful, keep praying and believe that God will come through for us.  When we feel like giving up or cannot make it, he will make a way because he is the way.