Daily Devotion
Moses’ Story: The Passover Lamb
While the prior plagues were unleashed on the Egyptians, all the Israelites and their livestock were shielded by God and spared from any devastation. For the final plague, God made special arrangements with his people. He would protect them if they obeyed him. It was all about the blood of the lamb.
Moses’ Story: Hardened Hearts
In our passage today, as Pharaoh endures plague after plague, his heart remains hardened and closed off to God. Therefore, God continues to give Pharaoh over to his desires, which bring havoc to the land and its people. Remember, the plagues were not only to punish Egypt but also to confirm to the Israelites that their God was the one true God.
Moses’ Story: Frogs. Gnats. And Flies.
The Israelites turned on Moses for bringing more trouble and hardship into their lives. Moses turned on God, complaining, “O Lord, why have you done evil to this people? Why did you ever send me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has done evil to this people, and you have not delivered your people at all” (Ex. 5:22-23).
Moses’ Story: The First Blow
The date is 1446 BC. The place is Egypt. The interaction is between Moses and Pharaoh. As always, the central figure is God—the powerful and personal God of Israel.
Moses’ Story: Going Back to Move Forward
Today, we want to consider an event in Moses' life that seems out of the blue, so to speak. When I read this account, I think, ‘What in the world just happened?’ Instead of glossing over this part, let’s take a closer look. I believe there is an important lesson to be learned.