Do you Really Want to Be Delivered?

“Lord, I Want to Go!”

A couple of years ago, I was preparing a lesson for church titled “Preparation for Deliverance.” It focused on when God told Moses He was going to deliver the children of Israel from slavery (Exodus 3:7–17).

As I was meditating on the word “deliverance,” I paused to consider its root: “Deliver.”

At that moment, I had a small package sitting on the table next to me. I planned to mail it soon, to have it delivered. Then a simple, yet profound thought crossed my mind:

What if packages and letters could decide whether they would be delivered or not?

I imagined my little package looking up at me and saying, “No, Kim. I’m comfortable right here on this table. I don’t want to go!”

Of course, that’s silly. Packages don’t get a say. But people do.

And that’s when it hit me: Many people say they want deliverance.

They want God to move them out of a painful, toxic, or stagnant situation. But when God begins the process of moving them from where they are to where they need to be, they resist.

Like my imaginary package, they say with their actions, “I’m comfortable here. I don’t want to go.”

Meditation

Deliverance is not just about leaving something behind. It is about being moved toward something better. And just like a package on a journey, the trip may involve a few bumps, some delays, or discomfort.

But if the destination is worth it, the trip is worth it too.

Imagine you were being delivered to Hawaii. Would you let the thought of turbulence or temporary discomfort stop you from getting there? Of course not. You would keep your eyes on the destination.

The same principle applies when God is trying to deliver you. He has somewhere for you to go:

• A place of peace.
• A place of healing.
• A place of purpose.

But you have to be willing to make the trip.

That means letting go of excuses. That means releasing the comfort of what’s familiar, especially when familiar isn’t healthy.

You cannot be delivered if you are determined to stay.

So here are some questions on which to reflect:

• Are you thinking more about how uncomfortable the journey might be, or how good the destination will be when you get there?
• Are you imagining the “what ifs” of trouble, or the joy of your healing?
• Are you meditating on your freedom, or are you stuck replaying your fears?

If your focus is on the discomfort, then chances are you are still resisting.

But if you shift your focus to the goodness of God and what He has planned for you, then you can confidently say, “Lord, I want to go.”

Jesus is the Ultimate Deliverer. He is faithful to move you from bondage to freedom, from sorrow to joy, and from fear to peace.

You do not have to make the journey alone. You only need to say “yes” and allow Him to carry you through.

Ask God in prayer:

Lord, I don’t want to stay stuck where I am. I want to be delivered. I know that sometimes the journey may be uncomfortable, but I trust that You are with me every step of the way.

Forgive me if I have resisted You in the past. Today, I surrender my fears and excuses. I choose to believe that the destination You have for me is worth every step it takes to get there.

Move me, Lord, from where I am to where I need to be. I say with faith and confidence, “Lord, I want to go.”

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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