Again and again, Moses brought Pharoah the message to let His people go, Pharaoh said no with a hardened heart, and the Lord sent great acts of judgment—the ten plagues. But even in this period of deep darkness, God's plan could not be thwarted.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Are you facing any challenges that feel stubborn and unyielding? How can you trust that God will ultimately bring victory?
" God showed His loving-kindness to the people of Israel. They had been slaves for four hundred years in Egypt, and in a mighty act of love and power, the Lord rescued them through ten plagues on their oppressors. Frogs, boils, flies, ugh. But the last plague required something of the Israelites: active faith. They had to obey God’s command in order to be saved." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?