At the time when Israel found itself in utter despair under the rule of Pharaoh and the Egyptians, trying to work themselves out of the harsh reality of bondage, we can find ourselves in the same predicament. Each and every person is born into the bondage of sin, rebellion against God, and no amount of work could ever free us from an eternity of death. This is why we need Jesus. By trusting His work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, we will be set free. We fight despair by trusting in Gospel promises.