The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 16 April 2026 – Time Of Freedom
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TOPIC: Time Of Freedom
READ: Exodus 12:23-32
23 For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.
24 And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.
25 And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the Lord will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.
26 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?
27 That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.
28 And the children of Israel went away, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.
29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.
30 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.
31 And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said.
32 Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.
THE MESSAGE:
The Passover was a significant event to the Israelites. It was a lasting ordinance that marked their deliverance and exodus from the land of bondage. That night, God dealt a mighty blow to the land of Egypt so much so that King Pharaoh, in great distress, had to urge the Israelites to leave Egypt in haste. According to the word of God, every Egyptian family lost their firstborn sons, including animals. However, there was no casualty in the camp of Israel because they obeyed God’s word and were protected.
There may be times in our lives that the enemy would not want to let us go easily. Ordinarily, Satan will always want to keep one in bondage.
However, the experience of the people of God in our text today demonstrates that there will always be that moment of freedom. God is still interested in setting His people free. However, obedience to the word of God is vital (verse 28). In this season, may the Lord rescue you from the grip of the enemy! Remember that if the Son of man sets you free, you shall be free indeed (John 8:32).
PRAYER: I am breaking loose of every entanglement of Satan. I have been set free by the blood of Jesus. Amen.
