They arrived with nothing. Generations of slavery had stripped them of everything. God, however, had other plans.
““And I will make the Egyptians favourably disposed toward this people, so that when you leave you will not go empty-handed. Every woman is to ask her neighbor and any woman living in her house for articles of silver and gold and for clothing, which you will put on your sons and daughters. And so you will plunder the Egyptians.”” Exodus 3:21-22
The Egyptians would not just let Israel go, they would fund their departure. The Exodus wasn’t a nation limping, they left Egypt enriched.
This is still how God works.
The years and the years were real. But so is this: God wastes nothing.
Whatever season has felt like Egypt to you God has a way of making sure you don’t leave that season empty-handed.
You came with nothing. But you won’t leave that way.
The Hebrews left with gold but more than that, they left with a story.
Today may mark the start of a new day. You may move into that chapter with hands full of provision but as much of a blessing would be to carry a new wisdom or a deep compassion and understanding for someone and some situation.
With God, we never leave empty-handed. Look what you are carrying today.
Missions Paul 