“Then the king of Egypt made Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt.” (2 Chronicles 36:4)
Throughout the Bible, we see Egypt presented as a picture of sin. It was a land of great wealth and power, but to Israel, it was a land of captivity and bondage. As Christians, we live in a world that mirrors this biblical Egypt. The world desires to see us in bondage to its system. Whether you call it the “rat race” or “keeping up with the Joneses,” the world system will only leave you wanting more. We need to get off that road because it’s headed nowhere except over a cliff.
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5)
Instead of letting the world dictate our lives, we must turn from the things and people that lead us into sin. We need to relinquish control and let God take the reins of our lives. Allow the Word of God to penetrate your eyes, ears, mind, and heart so that it transforms you from the inside out. Don’t be deceived by the “riches” of Egypt; instead, experience the true riches that come from God.
“Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.” (Romans 6:14)
“Change the way you think, and you change the way you live.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, asking for eyes to see and a heart that is open to receiving Your Word. Help me to rise above the worldly mindset that seeks to entrap me and instead adopt the mindset of Christ. I pray that today marks the beginning of a transformation in my life as I strive to walk in obedience to You. Strengthen my resolve to separate myself from sin and from those things and people that lead me astray. In moments of noise and distraction, grant me the quietness to hear Your voice, just as Jesus often sought solitude in prayer. I trust You completely, Lord, and I am so grateful for Your unending grace and mercy in my life. I ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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