Moses chose to endure ill treatment with the people of God rather then enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking for the reward.
How many of us will say I will take getting treated badly for Christs Sake? I try to but don't always. Think about how badly they were treated too. Making bricks out of mud and straw. Then Pharaoh refusing to provide them with the straw but expected them to continue making the same amount of bricks.
Exodus 3
God tells Moses that He is sending him to deliver His people from Egypt. Moses says, "Who I am I Lord that I should go to Pharaoh and tell him that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?"
Wait Lord
-Are You sure you mean me?
-Well I don't speak well!
-Can You use someone else?
-Do You think people will listen to me???
God told Him V.12 Certainly I will be with you.
I Am who I AM has sent you
God gave me my mouth and will fill it with His words if I am willing. Ladies if we continue to fill our hearts and minds with His word it will make our mouths be filled with His word as well.
The Plagues
God showed a couple of us this week something about the plagues. We all questioned how did the livestock get completely killed three times.
Ex. 9:3 Severe pestilence on livestock in the field
all died
Ex. 9:18 Severe hail - Every man & beast in field will die. Those who listened in v. 20 brought their servants and livestock in and weren't killed. Others that left them out in the field were killed. all died - again
Ex 11 The last plague. Firstborn killed. V. 5 even firstborn of cattle
Ok so from what I have read is that all the livestock were killed "out in the fields" that didn't include those under shelter and those in barns. Pharaoh most likely had his livestock inside and they were protected from these plagues. The Israelites livestock was never harmed, so possibly Pharaohs men may have taken the Isrealites livestock to replenish theirs as well. This could explain the Why it seemed like the animals were killed and killed and killed again.
The Passover Lamb
Jesus
He is our Passover Lamb. Perfect, spotless. Protects us from the evil. When the blood was put on the lintel (which was the supporting structure above the door) and on the door posts (the sides). Blood on the top and the two sides.
The cross is evident when the blood was placed on the doorway. It was their protection. They were told to eat of the Passover Lamb and to not go outside their doors. Pharaoh didn't like any of the plagues and asked Moses to pray for him. But then went back to hardening his heart. God had a plan and a purpose. We don't always understand why we, or others, have to go through difficult times but God's plan is perfect. Have faith and believe in our Heavenly Father to do what He says He will do. He loves us and wants what is best for us.
Once out of Egypt God went before them . A pillar of cloud by day and a fire by night. The Pillar NEVER LEFT THEM. He will Never Leave You!!! When the enemy came after them in Ex 14 the cloud of Lord went behind them to protect them.
Ex. 15:6
Your right hand, O Lord, is majestic in power, Your right hand, O Lord shatters the enemy.
Ex 17
Israelites prevailed while Moses had his hands raised to the Lord. When he got tired and hands came down enemy prevailed But Aaron and Hur came along side and held him up.
When we keep our worship raised to the Lord we will prevail over the enemy. But sometime we get weary and tired. That's when we need our Christian brothers and sisters to hold up our hands and encourage us. No reason to let the enemy overpower us.
Happy Reading Love Jeannie
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