We began a new series this past weekend at Mercy Hill called “Let My People Go,” and in it, we’re exploring how God demonstrates His power and love through deliverance. Exodus 2-25 reveals that God is powerful and provoked by love to save a people for Himself. His salvation is bound to His glory. Just as He saved the Israelites from oppression in Egypt so they could worship Him and be a light to the world, the same is true for us today.
This story reminds us that God is mighty, He loves us, and He will have His glory through a people who worship Him. Our hearts should be saturated with these truths as we live in deliverance daily. We serve a God who fought for us, brought us out of the clutches of death, provides for us now, and will one day usher us to the ultimate promised land.
As we embark on this new year and the seasons in front of us—our courage to walk boldly comes from looking back at what God has done. This series will instill in us confidence and courage to worship God because He is worthy.
The Birth of a Deliverer
In the first sermon of our series, we explored how God raised up Moses as a savior for His people, setting the stage for their deliverance. The story of Moses’ birth and rescue is not just an inspiring tale; it is a powerful reminder of how God orchestrates every detail for His ultimate purpose.
Through Moses’ story, we see that God saves people through His Savior for His glory. This was the main point of our first sermon, and honestly, it’s the main point of the “Let My People Go” series as a whole. This central truth resonates throughout the book of Exodus and points us to the larger story of the redemption we receive in Christ. Just as Moses was chosen and prepared to deliver Israel, God has provided the ultimate Savior, Jesus Christ, to bring us out of our spiritual slavery.
God Prequalifies His People for His Purposes
Moses was born into the Levite lineage, prequalified by God to lead and intercede for Israel. Likewise, God uses our past experiences—both good and painful—to prepare us for His purposes. Nothing in our lives is wasted; every detail is part of His divine plan.
I thought about this point in correlation with the opening of our new Ridge campus. We literally could not have opened this building without a man on our staff whom we call “Mr. Keith.” Mr. Keith worked as a civil engineer in Greensboro for almost the entirety of his career before he joined our staff team to do maintenance. This was right before we started this building project. Mr. Keith had no idea he’d be stepping into this project before he joined staff, but God had prepared him. There is always a future for all of us that we cannot see, but God sees it, and He prepares us for it! Just as a civil engineer on our church staff was perfectly positioned to help with our building project, God is preparing us for assignments we can’t yet see.
Moses and God’s Greater Plan for Deliverance
Moses’ life was not just about leading people out of physical slavery; it was part of a much larger story—God’s grand narrative of creation, fall, and redemption. From the beginning, God’s purpose was to have a people who would worship Him and enjoy a relationship with Him in His presence. Moses was chosen to be a key figure in restoring that vision by leading the Israelites out of bondage and into the promised land.
When we examine the story of Moses, we see clear echoes of God’s original creation plan. Just as God saw that creation was ‘good,’ Moses’ mother saw that he was a ‘fine child.’ The language used here connects us back to Genesis, reminding us that God’s design and plan have always been intentional.
Just as Moses was rescued from destruction and positioned uniquely to bridge two worlds—being both a Hebrew and part of Pharaoh’s household—Jesus also stood in two worlds, fully God and fully man. Moses delivered Israel from physical slavery in Egypt, but Jesus delivers humanity from the slavery of sin.
As you can see, the parallels between their lives are striking: Moses was drawn from the water to lead his people, and Jesus was baptized in water to inaugurate His ministry of salvation. Moses led his people to the promised land, while Jesus leads us to eternal life with God. Just as Noah was carried to safety on the ark and Moses in the basket, we too are carried by the saving work of Jesus on the cross. The cross is our rescue, our safe passage into God’s kingdom.
Application: Trust God’s Salvation
There is a divine plan at work, and it doesn’t start or end with us. God is moving all things to His purpose—bringing His people into His place under His reign. Understanding God’s grand story helps us find our place in it. It’s not a question of, “What’s God’s will for my life?” Pastor Louie Giglio states rather that our question should be, “How does my life fit into God’s will?”
Believers, are you all in today? Christianity is not a hobby; it’s life itself. When we see our purpose within God’s plan, everything changes. Whether it’s in our families, work, or church, we’re called to throw ourselves fully into God’s story. Like a football player who understands the game or an employee who knows the company’s mission, our faith deepens when we grasp God’s ultimate plan. Let’s be all in—trusting God’s salvation, surrendering every part of our lives to His greater story, and walking boldly in His deliverance.
If you’re not yet a believer, I encourage you to consider the story of Moses and how it points to Jesus. Just as God provided a way for the Israelites to be saved, He has provided a way for you through Jesus Christ. Trusting in Him means stepping into a greater story—one of hope, purpose, and eternal life.
This series is an invitation to reflect on God’s faithfulness, trust in His plans, and walk confidently in His deliverance. Stay engaged as we continue to explore how God powerfully works through His people for His glory.
-Andrew Hopper, Lead Pastor
Watch the full sermon from week one of the “Let My People Go” series below:
