Let My People Go
A biblical message on deliverance from sin's bondage, drawing from Exodus to challenge believers to refuse every compromise the enemy offers.
Let My People Go
Primary Scripture: Exodus 5:1 and Exodus 8:1
“And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.” (Exodus 5:1)
“And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.” (Exodus 8:1)
God’s Unchanging Command
The Lord’s message to Pharaoh was clear and direct.
“Let my people go.”
This command was not spoken once. It was repeated again and again because Pharaoh refused to release Israel. Even after God displayed His power throughout Egypt, Pharaoh hardened his heart. And still the Lord sent Moses back with the same declaration.
Let my people go.
This is not merely a message for ancient Egypt. It is God’s message for every generation, including ours.
Slavery Then and Now
In Egypt, the Israelites were slaves. They served their masters under compulsion and had no freedom. A slave cannot command his master. The master commands the slave.
Many people today live in that same kind of bondage, not to Pharaoh, but to sin and Satan. The story of Exodus gives us a powerful picture of what deliverance looks like. It interprets Israel’s past and defines their future. And it mirrors the salvation God still provides today.
God brought His covenant people out of slavery then. That same God still delivers today.
The Enemy Targets the Church
The enemy already has the world. Those who do not know Jesus Christ belong to the kingdom of darkness.
But his target today is the church.
If you are part of the church, you are in his crosshairs. He will try in every way to pull you back into bondage. Yet the Lord still speaks the same word:
Let my people go.
God’s message to the enemy has not changed. Neither has His message to the world.
Deliverance Is the Heart of the Gospel
Christianity is not simply about switching religions. It is about deliverance.
The church exists because God wants people to be free. Jesus said:
“Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)
The church is built on the revelation of who Jesus Christ truly is. Because it stands on that rock, hell itself cannot stop it.
A Message for Pasay City
Pasay City is often described as a city full of sin. But where sin abounds, the grace of God abounds even more.
Many people in this city do not yet know the Lord. Yet God sees their potential. Just as He saw potential in Nineveh, He sees potential here. There are people in this city who will become believers. Some are not yet born again, but God is already calling them.
Someone must bring them the message.
Let my people go.
The Power of the Gospel
The preaching of the gospel breaks the chains of sin. When the Word of God goes out, the enemy cannot stop it. He may try to distract people or create obstacles, but the gospel carries power that no opposition can silence.
Heaven rejoices even when one sinner turns toward God. Imagine the joy in heaven when a person fully repents and receives salvation. That is why the church must continue preaching.
The Authority God Has Given the Church
Jesus said to Peter:
“I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:19)
A key opens a locked door. The church has been given spiritual authority. Through the preaching of the gospel, people can be released from bondage. The church holds the message that unlocks the door to true freedom.
The Story of Exodus Happens Again and Again
Every time a sinner finds deliverance, the story of Exodus repeats itself.
Israel had no hope until God called a man named Moses. God spoke to him through a burning bush and sent him to deliver His people. Moses made excuses. He said he could not speak well. But the Lord answered him plainly: Who made man’s mouth?
God promised to put His words in Moses’ mouth. The deliverance of Israel did not depend on Moses’ ability. It depended on God’s anointing.
God still works through people today.
Who Will Go?
God asked a question: Who will go for us?
Isaiah answered: “Here am I; send me.”
That same question is being asked today. Who will go? Who will carry this message of deliverance to those still in bondage? If you answer that call, God will use you to reach others.
Pharaoh’s Four Compromises
Pharaoh tried four different compromises to stop Israel from fully leaving Egypt. The enemy uses the same strategies today.
First Compromise: Stay in Egypt but Worship God
Pharaoh offered to let them worship without leaving Egypt. If they accepted, they would still remain under his control. The enemy offers believers the same deal. He does not object to prayer, belief, or church attendance as long as you remain in the world and stay under his influence.
Second Compromise: Go, but Do Not Go Far
Pharaoh allowed them to leave but insisted they stay nearby. The enemy tolerates some distance from the world as long as its pull stays within reach. But the Word of God says:
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.” (1 John 2:15)
Third Compromise: Go, but Leave Your Children
Pharaoh wanted the next generation to remain in Egypt. Today, the enemy targets children through media and technology. Parents must not leave their children in Egypt. The next generation belongs in the house of God.
Fourth Compromise: Go, but Leave Your Possessions
Pharaoh told them to leave their flocks and herds behind. He knew that if their livelihood stayed in Egypt, they might return. Surrender is difficult, but serving God requires it.
Living as God’s People
The Bible says:
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.” (1 Peter 2:9)
God called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once we were not a people, but now we are the people of God. Because of this, we must live differently from the world. We must abstain from sinful desires and live in a way that honors Him.
The Call to Walk in Freedom
God’s message has never changed.
Let my people go.
God wants His people to be free. Free to worship. Free to serve Him. Free to live according to His will. He wants families to be free. He wants children to be free. He wants hearts to be free.
A Final Question
Are you free today?
Are you free to worship God? Are you free to follow His will? Are you willing to surrender everything to Him?
Everything we have comes from God. Our lives, our abilities, and our possessions all belong to Him. The Lord calls us to surrender fully and walk in the freedom He provides.
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Today we open our hearts before You.
You see our needs and our desires.
We surrender everything to You.
Set us free from every bondage.
Help us live according to Your will.
Use us to bring others out of darkness into Your marvelous light.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.