Day 33

Exodus 4:18 - 7:13.  “Is God Really Powerful?”

The Israelites had lived under Egyptian oppression for a long time, so it was not difficult for Moses and Aaron to convince the leaders of Israel that God had sent them to free His people (4:31).  They were convinced, that is, until things got difficult.  Following Moses’ and Aaron’s first request for freedom, Pharaoh ordered their workload increased.  This turned Israel against Moses and Aaron (5:21).  Pharaoh showed his power by taking action, while God invited Moses, Aaron and all Israel to believe in His power to deliver them.
Do you find yourself ever trusting in the power of what you can see or touch rather than in God’s power?  Are you like the Israelites who doubted God’s power to deliver when life becomes difficult?  I think that God performed the plagues, not only to show His power to Pharaoh, but to His own people as well.  What more does God have to do to prove His power to you?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?