Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
August 15th 2023

Returning to Egypt ?

…the Lord has told you, You are not to go that way again. Deut. 17:16b (NIV)

Bible Reading: Psalm 137:1-4

The word Egypt when used in spiritual context symbolizes bondage, oppression and at the same time worldliness. Israelites were enslaved in the land of Egypt. They were made to work under harsh and terrible conditions without any compensation. In fact, when king Pharaoh realized that the Israelites population was immense, he ordered that Jewish babies be killed at birth. In essence, Egypt is a place of perpetuate enslavement and God is warning you today – don’t go back to Egypt! In today’s context, it means that someone is about returning to the old lifestyle that God detests through compromise. Why are you returning to the old lifestyle of sin and death when Christ Jesus has freely given you life in abundance? Why are you about to comprise your stand in Christ Jesus for earthly gain?

Instead of returning to your old vomit, we encourage you to hold on to God’s word. Although you have prayed, employed God’s word and even lived a life that God approves of but nothing is forthcoming. Patiently wait for God because God is ever faithful to His word. So hold on to Him, fix your gaze on Him and choose not to comprise. You left that path of destruction long time ago when you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour so don’t go back beloved. Don’t go back for there is light at the end of the tunnel, and God is able to do according to His word, so patiently wait on Him!

Self-Reflection: In what areas are you returning to Egypt?

Daily Confession: Lord, I refuse to return into bondage. I choose to look unto You and I am not put to shame. I receive grace to patiently wait upon God for my set time is here and nothing will delay or deny me of receiving what God has ordained for me.

Intercessory prayer: Lord Jesus I pray patience and faith for families waiting on you for breakthrough

Hymn: Standing on the promises of Christ my King

Through eternal ages let His praises ring

Glory in the highest I will shout and sing

Standing on the promises of God