Exodus 10:1-12:13Matthew 20:1-28
Psalm 25:1-15
Proverbs 6:6-11
Exodus 11 hit me today as I was doing my reading. In the story, Pharaoh is given a choice as to whether or not he will let the Israelites go out of Egypt. Of course, Pharaoh chooses wickedness and decides to prevent Israel from celebrating the festivals that God called them to. What I really like though is verse 9 when God says, "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you—so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Then, we transition into chapter 12, where God gives the Israelites the celebration of Passover. And as I sit here reading, it occurs to me that the refusal of Pharaoh to allow one festival, ultimately resulted in another festival. Wow! Just to think, that man's rejection of God eventually worked to God's benefit. It get's me to thinking about God and his sovereignty. Isn't it amazing how even evil acts against God and God's people turn out for His benefit. No, I don't desire God's name to be defiled, his people to be persecuted, or his church to be put down. However, I do know this. I do know that no matter what comes our way, God will be ultimately glorified, simply because he is above anything that people can throw at him. So, we turn to God in the midst of crisis and pain. We take hope when hope seems lost. Why? Because as Pharaoh proved, man's best attempts to frustrate God's plans only work to God's favor.
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