In fact, it was on the last day of the 430th year that all the LORD’s forces left the land. – Exodus 12:41 (NIV)
Can you imagine living in slavery for a long time? That’s the way the Israelites had been. Year after year they had been slaves. I’m sure that they wondered if anything would ever change or get better.
And yet, in the midst of difficulty, the Israelites were delivered after waiting a long, long time.
The key to this is that you are to remember God in your victory. It’s easy to forget that God has moved in your life. You can get into the day to day routine and forget all the good things God has done for you. That’s what the children of Israel often did. They forgot how God had delivered them time and time again.
The challenge is to remember that no matter how long you’ve struggled, the end is victory. Then also, in the victory, don’t forget God. Remember how He’s moved in your life and helped you out. God is good, He’s moving and helping you to do great things, so stay encouraged, and remember God in your victory.
Pray: God, I thank you that in the end, if I stay with you there’s victory. I’ll stay encouraged and keep believing, knowing that you’ll bring me out and do good things in my life.
