"I SHALL TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS." This was God's promise, through the Saviour He would send, not to deliver them from the bondage of political oppression but from the bondage of Satan and sin. The Lord Jesus Christ is anointed to deliver His people at God's appointed time. For this purpose all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are stored in Him, authority over all flesh is given to Him, and every attribute of Deity is exercised by Him. We are not left to the mercy of men nor are we expected to deliver ourselves when in trouble; but we are to look to Jesus, who is glorified in delivering us from all evil, and preserving us for His eternal kingdom and glory. To Him we should go in every trial; from Him we are to expect deliverance in every danger; His purpose is to hear us, appear for us, and bless us. He delivers in matters secular as well as spiritual, from internal and external foes. Let us remember this title of our beloved Lord, and own Him as our Deliverer, for there is none other. Apply to Him first in every difficulty, rely on Him with confidence in every trial, and He will surely deliver you until deliverance is no longer required. "He will deliver thee in six troubles, and in seven shall no evil touch thee."

For Meditation:
Why should His people now be sad?
None have more reason to be glad
Than those redeemed to God;
Jesus the mighty Saviour lives;
To us eternal life He gives,
The purchase of His blood.