THE HAND OF THE LORD
Keywords 9:3a
the hand of the LORD will bring a terrible
plague on your livestock in the field—
1.
The LORD set a time (1-7)
Again the LORD confronts Pharaoh
through Moses, “Let my people go!” Thus far the plagues were
nuisances and hardships, but this time the hand of the LORD would bring a
terrible plague on the livestock of Egypt. The LORD gave Pharaoh time to
relent, but he did not do so. The plague came, and as God said, he protected
the livestock of Israel. Pharaoh even investigated and saw the hand of the
LORD, but did not yield. We are reminded that today is the day of salvation, a
time to repent. Let’s not miss it.
2. The plague of boils (8-12)
Further escalating the plagues,
this next one was against the health of the people and animals: a plague of
festering boils on all the Egyptians. Although God could have destroyed all
Egypt immediately, he instead chose to gradually inflict plagues in increasing
measure. Pharaoh did not relent. But God’s power and patience were not lost on Moses and Aaron,
who grew in the fear of God.
Prayer Father, you are patient with us,
not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. You have set a time
of judgment, but before that day is the hour of salvation. Help us yield – we and all our people, while your
mercy and grace may be found.
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