Exodus 7:8-24
As Christians, one of our greatest possessions is our Bible. This wonderful book of life introduces us to many people who were called by God for special responsibilities. Moses is one of those people. Even though he had escaped Egypt under dangerous circumstances many years before, God told him to go back to bring the Israelites out of bondage.
Moses did not want to go back. He resisted God’s bidding by saying, “I’m not eloquent enough” and “I don’t speak well.” He finally gave God an affirmative answer.
Aren't most of us like Moses when God calls our name? Even our prayers become filled with rationalizations as to why we can’t or won’t answer God’s call. Hopefully, our refusals will turn into acceptances just as Moses’ did.
When Moses and Aaron were received by the pharaoh he had no intention of letting the Israelites go free. God knew that even though miracles would be performed, the pharaoh would not listen and would resist the power of God. God showed this power by turning Aaron’s staff into a snake and then, with the same staff, turning the Nile’s water into blood. Pharaoh did not relent even when God’s omnipotence reversed the effects of the miracles.
Jesus knew that miracles could help people believe, but he also knew not to rely on them alone. Satan gives people a push into sin by imitating some of God’s miracles just as the Egyptian pharaoh focused on the miracle rather than the message. We can avoid Satan’s lure into sin in our lives by letting God’s Word be the basis of our faith. We can hold fast to this truth: none of God’s miracles could endorse something that is contrary to the teachings of God’s Word.
Our Heavenly Father gives us miracles every day. We often miss the small ones while being so busy praying for an extremely large miracle. We already have the biggest miracle of all-a chance for life eternal in the heavenly home God has prepared for us. For this, we give everlasting love and thankfulness.
Written by Billie Ann Haynes
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