_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_Friday, October 2nd 2026_
*HE BROUGHT US UNTO HIMSELF*
_Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagle's wings, and brought you unto myself_ *(Exodus 19:4)*
When God delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, His purpose was greater than rescuing them from oppression. Deliverance was only the beginning. His ultimate desire was revealed in His words as read in our opening scripture: He bore them on eagle's wings, and brought them unto Himself. He didn't merely bring them out of Egypt.
This reveals the heart of God. His goal has always been fellowship, relationship with man. He wanted a people who would belong to Him, walk with Him and live in the consciousness of His love and purpose. That's why He went on to say in the ensuing verses: *"...then ye shall be a peculiar by treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation..."* (Exodus 19:5-6). They were chosen, separated, and set apart for Him.
What God foreshadowed in Israel has found its greater fulfilment in Christ and the Church! Through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, you've been brought into an inseparable union with God. You're not separated from Him, trying to find your way into His presence. You've been joined unto the Lord and made one spirit with Him: *"But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit"* (1 Corinthians 6:17).
The Apostle Peter echoed the same words God spoke to Moses when he declared that you're *"...a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people..."* (1 Peter 2:9). To Israel, it was preconditioned on their obedience to the Law, but for us, it's a promise fulfilled, our inheritance in Christ.
We're His peculiar treasure, inseparably one with Him. You're not an ordinary person struggling through life alone. You're in Him, and He's in you. He brought you out of darkness into His marvellous light, into a life of glory, excellence and divine purpose. You're borne by His power, guided by His wisdom and established in His blessings. Walk in the confidence, dignity and purpose of one who belongs to Christ, the King, and has been set apart for His glory. Hallelujah!
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into an inseparable union with you. I rejoice in the knowledge that I am your peculiar treasure, holy and sanctified. I walk in the consciousness of my oneness with you, and I fulfil your purpose for my life with boldness and joy, in Jesus' Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Exodus 19:4-6* Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagle's wings, and brought you unto myself. *5* Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: *6* And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
*1 Peter 2:9-10* But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: *10* Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
*1 Corinthians 6:17* But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Philippians 1:1-30 & Isaiah 33-34
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Titus 2:1-15 & Jeremiah 50
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