What jumped out at me?
Verse 24-25 24 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, “Go, worship the Lord. Even your women and children may go with you; only leave your flocks and herds behind.”
25 But Moses said, “You must allow us to have sacrifices and burnt offerings to present to the Lord our God. 26 Our livestock too must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use some of them in worshiping the Lord our God, and until we get there we will not know what we are to use to worship the Lord.”
Why it Jumped OutI am reminded of the fear that men in earthly power have. They attempt to fearfully and partially “bless”, with large reservation. Maybe it is human nature, but here Pharoah was simply afraid to fully trust God and maintain Egypt with the work of indigenous people. He had richly benefitted from using the children of Israel as slaves, and he refused to let them go entirely.
How this changes my life
- Firstly, I am not to utilize people for gain. I will try to work harder to gain win-win relationship experiences, bless others and appreciate them as people of God. Secondly, while I may not have as much as others, I have been given much. May I approach people and resources through God’s grace in order to accomplish God’s purpose with them. May I always be able to hear from God.
Prayer
- Lord, Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for the examples of suffering, your love, deliverance and restoration through Christ Jesus. May we never forget the value that you provide to our lives through the Work of the Cross. I appreciate you caring enough for each one of us that you saved us individually and corporately as well. You are an Awesome God. May no weapon formed against me prosper, and be exalted in my life.
In Jesus Name, Amen.