Exodus 10:21-29 The Darkness Comes

"The darkness over the land for three days proved that Jehovah was greater than Ra and Horus, both of whom the Egyptians revered as sun gods," my commentary said.  "There was light for the Israelites in Goshen."

It was total and absolute darkness, not a sandstorm.  God had told Moses, "It will be so dark you will be able to feel it."  Apparently the darkness even absorbed the light from fires, lanterns, candles, and anything else they might have tried to use to light their way, for the Bible says, "No one could see anyone else."

Pharaoh called Moses in and told him to take his people and go, but leave the livestock (remember that the Egyptian livestock had been wiped out by the other plagues).  Moses wouldn't agree, and Pharaoh had him thrown out, even telling him he'd be killed if he returned.

"But the Lord made the king stubborn again."  My commentary said, "The hardening of Pharaoh's heart is a warning to all of us.  If the sinful human heart doesn't respond by faith to God's Word, it cannot be transformed by the grace of God.  Instead, it will become harder and harder the longer it resists God's truth."

Father, I too well remember a time when my heart hardened to You, yet You didn't give up!  You pursued me until I gave in and surrendered to Your love.  Thank You for doing that for me!

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford