Deliver Us

In this exploration of the Lord's Prayer, we're challenged to confront the reality of sin within and around us. The prayer's final petition, 'deliver us from evil,' reveals a profound truth often overlooked: our struggle isn't just against our own sinful nature, but against spiritual forces seeking to deceive and destroy us. This dual nature of our battle – internal sin and external evil – sets Christianity apart from other worldviews. As we examine Jesus' triumphal entry on Palm Sunday, we're reminded that He isn't the king we often want, granting worldly success, but the king we desperately need – one who delivers us from deeper, spiritual bondage. This message urges us to recognize the true enemy, not other people or circumstances, but the 'father of lies' who seeks to distort our perception of reality. By embracing our need for divine deliverance, we open ourselves to a power greater than our own, finding true victory in surrender at the foot of the cross.