And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me. — Exodus 8:1
God again commissions Moses, reminding us that His purpose is revelation-He wants to make Himself known. Even at 80 years old, Moses is still being used, alongside Aaron at 83. Both men were obedient, though they arrived there differently-Aaron obeyed immediately, while Moses had to wrestle before submitting. Yet God still used both, demonstrating that His power is not limited by our process, but by our willingness.
The command is repeated: “Let my people go.” This is not merely about freedom from slavery, but freedom for worship. God never delivers just to release-He delivers to redeem and reclaim. They were set free so they could serve Him (Galatians 5:1, Luke 1:74-75, Romans 6:18).
Pharaoh is plagued with frogs; their vast numbers made them sore plagues to the Egyptians. God could have plagued Egypt with lions, or bears, or wolves, or with birds of prey, but he chose to do it by these despicable creatures. God, when he pleases, can arm the smallest parts of the creation against us. He thereby humbled Pharaoh. They should neither eat, nor drink, nor sleep in quiet; but wherever they were, they should be troubled by the frogs. God's curse upon a man will pursue
him wherever he goes, and lie heavy upon him whatever he does. Pharaoh gave way under this plague. He promises that he will let the people go. Those who bid defiance to God and prayer, first or last, will be made to see their need of both. But when Pharaoh saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Till the heart is renewed by the grace of God, the thoughts made by affliction do not abide; the convictions wear off, and the promises that were given are forgotten. Till the state of the air is
changed, what thaws in the sun will freeze again in the shade.
God again commissions Moses, reminding us that His purpose is revelation-He wants to make Himself known. Even at 80 years old, Moses is still being used, alongside Aaron at 83. Both men were obedient, though they arrived there differently-Aaron obeyed immediately, while Moses had to wrestle before submitting. Yet God still used both, demonstrating that His power is not limited by our process, but by our willingness.
The command is repeated: “Let my people go.” This is not merely about freedom from slavery, but freedom for worship. God never delivers just to release-He delivers to redeem and reclaim. They were set free so they could serve Him (Galatians 5:1, Luke 1:74-75, Romans 6:18).
Pharaoh is plagued with frogs; their vast numbers made them sore plagues to the Egyptians. God could have plagued Egypt with lions, or bears, or wolves, or with birds of prey, but he chose to do it by these despicable creatures. God, when he pleases, can arm the smallest parts of the creation against us. He thereby humbled Pharaoh. They should neither eat, nor drink, nor sleep in quiet; but wherever they were, they should be troubled by the frogs. God's curse upon a man will pursue
him wherever he goes, and lie heavy upon him whatever he does. Pharaoh gave way under this plague. He promises that he will let the people go. Those who bid defiance to God and prayer, first or last, will be made to see their need of both. But when Pharaoh saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Till the heart is renewed by the grace of God, the thoughts made by affliction do not abide; the convictions wear off, and the promises that were given are forgotten. Till the state of the air is
changed, what thaws in the sun will freeze again in the shade.