How can we apply God's deliverance in Jeremiah 32:21 to our lives today? The Verse at a Glance “You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.” (Jeremiah 32:21) What God Did Then—A Quick Recap - Broke the chains of Egyptian bondage (Exodus 14:30–31) - Displayed jaw-dropping signs and wonders (Exodus 7–12) - Carried Israel forward by His “mighty hand and outstretched arm” (Deuteronomy 26:8) - Preserved a people for His purpose and glory (Exodus 19:4–6) Timeless Truths About Deliverance - Deliverance starts with God, not us (Psalm 18:16) - His arm is never too short to save (Isaiah 59:1) - He rescues for the honor of His name (Ezekiel 36:22) - Past acts are recorded to fuel present faith (1 Corinthians 10:11) Practical Ways to Embrace That Deliverance Today 1. Remember deliberately • Keep a running list of answered prayers and breakthroughs • Revisit accounts of God’s rescues (Exodus 12–15; Joshua 3–4) 2. Stand firm in current pressure • Declare, “Do not be afraid; stand firm and you will see the salvation of the LORD” (Exodus 14:13–14) • Resist surrender to fear, addiction, or discouragement (Romans 6:14) 3. Pray with expectancy • Call on the same “mighty hand” for healing, provision, and restoration (James 5:16) • Refuse small prayers; He still parts seas and moves mountains (Mark 11:22–24) 4. Walk in new freedom • “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… do not be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1) • Replace old habits with Spirit-led practices: Scripture reading, fellowship, service (Galatians 5:16) 5. Testify boldly • “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” (Psalm 107:2) • Share your story at home, church, and work; expect it to spark faith in others Encouragement for the Journey - “The battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15) - “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) - “I, the LORD, do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) The God who delivered Israel still delivers today—by the same mighty hand and outstretched arm. |