Mighty Savior - Weekly Devo - 10/19

Mighty Savior

from Lenea, GEMS Training Manager

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Obadiah 17

From the very beginning Esau and Jacob struggled. It began in the womb and continued to Edom’s doom promised within the book of Obadiah (Genesis 25:23, Obadiah). Edom (descendants of Esau) would be destroyed for their treatment of Israel (descendants of Jacob).

When Jerusalem fell to Babylon in 586 BC not only did Edom fail to help his brother, he applauded Jacob’s downfall! Remember Lord, what the Edmomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. “Tear it down,” they cried, “tear it down to its foundations!” (Psalm 137:7) While Israel was carried into captivity, Edom stood aloof on the sidelines. He gloated over Israel’s destruction, looted his city, and aided his enemies.

Edom was arrogant. He put his confidence in his natural defenses—his home on the heights—rather then trusting in God (v. 3). He defied God and his ending was sure! “Esau will be stubble . . . There will be no survivors from Esau,” The Lord has spoken (v. 18).

But for Israel, a Mighty Savior was coming! King Jesus would deliver His people! But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. The kingdom will be the Lord’s (v. 17, 21).

Whether Jacob and Esau chose to acknowledge their need or not, they were both desperate for a Savior. So are we.

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy (Titus 3:3-5).

Jesus is our Mighty Savior! Because of His kindness, love, and mercy He saves us from guilt, the power of sin, and eternal death. He delivers us from strongholds of addictions, bitterness, insecurity, and more. He rescues us from the pit and sets us free!

If that’s your story, will you choose to share it? It is cruel to stand aloof on the sidelines and gloat over the destruction of others. We all need a Rescuer who is mighty to save!

What’s your story? In Obadiah Jesus is the Mighty Savior (Obadiah 17). How does His Story help you tell your story?

Get in the Book: Read the book of Obadiah.

Savior He can move the mountains. My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save! –Hillsong United, “Mighty To Save”

all is grace,

Lenae