As we eat unleavened bread for the next seven days, we are reminded of our deliverance from the clutches of sin and futility just as Israel was delivered from their slavery in Egypt. The bondage of the Israelites in Egypt kept them from obeying God and receiving His blessings. Sin does the same to you and me. Israel was commanded to come out of Egypt, we are commanded to come out of sin.

Lonnie Johnson

Pastor, United Church of God

Lonnie Johnson is an elder serving the Springfield, Missouri, congregation of the United Church of God.