Sep 17

God Frees Us from Life’s Traps

The Israelites are trapped between Pharoah’s army and the Red Sea. When Moses holds out his hand over the sea, God causes a strong east wind to blow and clear a path through the sea. The Israelites cross the sea and when they step out of the sea bottom, they are free at last. When Jesus holds his arms out on the cross, he is trapped by nails, yet it is a trap he accepts. He understands that that the nails free us from the trap of sin and death. In that trap of nails, Jesus loves us best.

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About The Author

Mtr. Kathy Heitmann is the Associate Rector and Director of Youth Ministries. After graduating from Yale Divinity School, she served churches around the country in many different roles. She loves working with the youth and a wonderful team of youth ministry volunteers. She also enjoys teaching adults, visiting shut-ins, leading mission trips, and much more. Mtr. Kathy has two children in college, and one very energetic black lab.