Scripture to Read: Exodus 9:18–35
Remember from yesterday’s devotion that God had sent Moses to talk to Pharaoh. God had Moses proclaim that all the plagues had been happening to show Pharaoh and the Egyptians that no one was like God in all the earth. God also had Moses say to Pharaoh, in Exodus 9:17, “Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.” Pharaoh was incredibly prideful and because of his pride, the plagues continued. God had Moses continue telling Pharaoh that the next plague would arrive the next day. God sent very heavy hail, such as had never before been seen in Egypt. God even had Moses warn Pharaoh and his servant, in Exodus 9:19, “Now therefore send, bring your livestock and whatever you have in the field to safety. Every man and beast that is found in the field and is not brought home, when the hail comes down on them, will die.” God showed His incredible grace by His warning to bring everyone to safety. Exodus 9:20–21 is incredibly revealing because some actually listened to the Word of our Lord but some did not. Exodus 9:20–21 says, “The one among the servants of Pharaoh who feared the word of the Lord made his servants and his livestock flee into the houses; 21 but he who paid no regard to the word of the Lord left his servants and his livestock in the field.” Some Egyptians and their livestock were spared because they listened to God’s Word. Obedience to our Lord’s Word always brings blessing (James 1:25).
Challenge & Application
· How has God broken your pride in the past, and what did He take you through since you were unwilling to humble yourself?
· How have you seen God’s blessings as you have chosen to walk in obedience to Him and His Word?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!