Introduction

Good morning, church family! Today we’re going to dive into a message from Psalm 124:7. It’s a message about God's deliverance, the enemy's captivity, and our gratitude.

As Christian author Joyce Meyer once wrote, "God wants you to be delivered from what you have done and from what has been done to you - Both are equally important to Him."

Let's read Psalm 124:7 together:

"We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped."

This passage reminds us that no matter the trials we face or the snares that have been set for us, through God's love and mercy, we can escape and find freedom.

Before we delve deeper into this message, let's bow our heads in prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your word today. We are grateful for Your deliverance and for breaking the snares that bind us. As we study Your word, open our hearts and our minds to fully embrace Your message. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Now, let's explore this truth together.

God's Deliverance

When we speak about God's deliverance, we are referring to His divine intervention in our lives, His power to rescue us from danger, and His ability to set us free from the chains that bind us. It's an overarching theme that encapsulates His love, mercy, and sovereignty.

His love for us: John 3:16 tells us that "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse underscores the depth of God's love for us, a love so profound that He was willing to sacrifice His only Son to deliver us from sin and death. This is the ultimate act of deliverance, demonstrating that there is no length God will not go to save us.

His mercy: Mercy is the compassionate treatment of those in distress, and it is a characteristic that is intrinsic to God's nature. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." God's mercy is not a one-time act but a continuous flow of compassion and forgiveness. It is because of His mercy that we are not consumed by our troubles. His mercy delivers us from the consequences of our actions and offers us a fresh start every day.

His sovereignty: Sovereignty refers to God's supreme power and authority. He is the ruler of all things, and nothing happens outside of His control. When we face trials and tribulations, we can take comfort in knowing that our God is sovereign. He has the power to deliver us from any situation, no matter how dire it may seem. Psalm 34:19 says, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all." This verse reassures us that even though we may face numerous challenges, God's sovereignty ensures our deliverance.

An invitation to freedom: When the Psalmist says, "We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped," he is painting a vivid picture of freedom. Just as a bird trapped in a snare finds freedom when the trap is broken, we too find freedom when God delivers us from our troubles. This freedom is not just physical but also spiritual. It is freedom from sin, guilt, shame, and fear. It is the freedom to live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is marked by peace and joy.

The Enemy's Captivity

The enemy's captivity refers to the traps or snares that Satan, the enemy of our souls, sets for us ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO