7 Days of Sukkot: Joyfully Remembering All God Has DoneSample

Remembering God’s Deliverance

The Feast of Sukkot invites us to remember the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. Leading up to their release from captivity is a trail lined with miracles of deliverance. For instance, the plagues that God brought upon Egypt affected the whole nation except in the area of Goshen, where the Jewish people lived. The final plague – the angel of death – visited all of Egypt but passed over every Jewish home with doorframes covered by the blood of the Passover lamb. After the Israelites left Egypt, they found themselves against the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s armies closing in. All seemed hopeless, with no escape, but God intervened by parting the sea. The Israelites walked safely through a corridor of walled-up water with dry ground underfoot.

God also granted us spiritual deliverance made possible through Yeshua (Jesus), who died to save us from the “second death” (Revelation 2:11), eternal separation from Him. From this dark nightmare, God has delivered everyone who places their faith in Jesus the Messiah (Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:13).

Today, take some time to remember back to instances when God delivered you from physical harm or even death. Rejoice in His goodness. Thank Him for these gifts, and tuck them away to be remembered another day when you need uplifting.