The slaves were to be set free (Jeremiah 34:8-9).
The setting free of slaves is a form of imagery which is used in
Scripture to declare the wonder of God’s saving grace. We do not deserve
to be set free, yet, in grace and mercy, the Lord saves us (see Paul’s
testimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-17).
Through His wonderful grace and boundless mercy, the Lord gives to His
people this joyful testimony: “I will walk about in freedom, for I
have sought out Your precepts” (Psalm 119:45).
Freedom is not only God’s gift at the beginning of the Christian life.
It is His blessing throughout the Christian life, as we walk in His
way.
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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