God’s word is always pure, precise, and productive! By His word, God brought Israel out of Egypt and out of the house of slavery. Just listen to and discern His voice in the opening verse, and consider its spiritual implications for us today.
The symbolism of “Egypt” and “house of slavery” represents good old-fashioned philosophical humanism! The idea that the world has a better idea is the “idol” we often put before God in our thinking. Should we continue ordering meals from menus crafted by the devil and his cultural narratives? Or have we been trained to know the difference in our spiritual palates? It burdens me to see the blindness in saints who try to satisfy their appetites from best practices or popular social media fare, with heaping helpings daily, rather than the soul-satisfying nourishment from God’s word (Colossians 2:8).
The apostle Paul says that though all things are available to us, not all things are profitable (1 Corinthians 6:12). Because God is particular about the food for our souls, so should we. God commanded Israel, “…do not learn the way of the nations…” (Jeremiah 10:2). The “ways of the nations” are fleshly entrées marinated in antichrist sauces (1 John 5:19), which produce godless eating habits and obese human mindsets. Believers have become careless in their dining, attempting to mix worldly dishes (Egypt) with Godly food (Truth), resulting in pretentiousness and consecration (John 17:17).
Sadly, some don’t even care enough to repent. If you’re guilty, I beg you, be swift to repent. His loving arms await you! Saints, let us feast on God’s Word (Hebrews 6:5), constantly partaking, practicing, and proclaiming it boldly! Let our lives reflect that we dine in “His Kingdom” cafeteria, at a table prepared for us, and that the tab, including tip (Ephesians 3:20), has been paid in advance (1 Corinthians 6:20)!
