June 27, 2026
Saturday, June 27
In 2009, Richard Phillips was captain of a merchant ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates. He was rescued by Navy Seals, an event made famous by the movie Captain Phillips. Later, the comedian Brian Regan observed that if any of us experienced something like that, it would be all we could talk about from then on. Someone would say, “Hey, want to play ping-pong?” We’d respond, “No, but that reminds me. There was this time when I was in a lifeboat with a bunch of pirates, and all of sudden…there were no more pirates.”
Honestly, it’s funnier when he says it. But the point is, we are the recipients of a rescue that is even more amazing. Our God has found a way to save us from sin, death, and Hell when none of that seemed possible. And He has done it at the highest possible cost. That’s why the story of the Exodus resonates so strongly with us. And that’s why we should never stop talking about the fact that our God saves.
This week, we’ve seen five almost unknown women commit acts of quiet heroism that made the life of Moses possible. It’s a great reminder that God can use our seemingly small acts of obedience are to change eternity. But even more, it’s a reminder of our own salvation. As we continue this series, you’re going to be amazed at all the ways the Exodus story is a preview of coming attractions for the Gospel. For example, Romans 6:17 says that all of us are by nature slaves of sin. Like those Hebrews thousands of years ago, we’re working ourselves to death, thinking someday we’ll get what we’re looking for, when all along, that very work is driving us further away from the God who loves us.
Jesus refused to leave us in Egypt. He came for us. But our salvation didn’t happen the way we thought it would. When Jesus first told His disciples, “I’m going to be arrested and rejected, tortured and killed,” His disciples said, “No, that’s not the way it’s supposed to go. You’ve got it wrong.” But that’s exactly the way it happened. The greatest thing He ever did for us didn’t look like a miracle at all. It looked like crushing, humiliating defeat. He was rejected so we could be accepted. He was condemned so we could be justified. He died so we could live. That is what He does. That’s who He is. Aren’t you glad?
Earlier this week, I referenced Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. Let’s listen now, and rejoice in Him.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Conroe
More from Pastor Jeff at his website: jeffbergerwriting.com
