Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 22 March 2022
TOPIC: Divine Distinction (Fourth Plague)
TEXT: Exodus 8:20-32(NKJV)
STUDY: We have seen from the preceding verses that Pharaoh is a symbol of the world’s ungodly system and Egypt represents the enemies of the Lord (Ezek. 29:1-6). God clearly specified His message to Pharaoh on what He wanted from him, and what would happen if he disobeyed.
In spite of the plagues of frogs and lice, Pharoah still would not let the Israelites leave Egypt. Twice Moses had pleaded with God to remove the plagues, yet Pharoah went back on his promise to release the children of Israel.
So God sent a fourth plague of flies all over the land of Egypt. The exclusion of the Israelites from the plagues was the most remarkable aspect that showed the Sovereignty of God – He is capable of protecting His people in times of trouble, which the gods of Egypt could not guarantee.
Both in heaven and on earth, God separates the righteous from the wicked (Matt. 25.32). We should learn from this passage not to be hardened to the promptings of God, as Pharoah did. There are many signs and wonderful works God has done in and around us, and yet many decide to live in unbelief.
No matter how Christians try to evangelise, many still remain adamant. A hardened heart is the devil’s playground. We should also learn from Moses to keep following God’s mandate by ministering and showing forth the wonderful works God does around us.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, deliver me from hardness of heart and contempt for your Word.
Daily Fountain Quote of the Day
God says: I provide food for the hungry and justice for the oppressed. Psalm 146:7
