Today's Bible Study: Do Not Compromise
Date: Jan 20th, 2008 12:36:28 pm - Subscribe
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It is Sunday January 20, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Exodus. Please Read Exodus 8-10. In today's lesson we will read and learn about the 10 plagues and God's protection over His people.
Moses tried and tried to reason with Pharoh to release the Israelites to no prevail. While God was in the process of delivering the Israelites to freedom, the Egyptians suffered through each of the ten plagues, but the plagues did not affect the Hebrews at all. Through all the turmoil in the land not one Israelite was harmed. Even Pharaoh's magicians recognized Who was in control. "And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast. Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said." (Exodus 8:18-19).
Finally after the Egyptian's pleaded with Pharoh he released them from captivity. However, he wanted only the men to go with Moses to sacrifice to God, but the little ones, women, and the aged were to remain in bondage."And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they that shall go? And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds will we go; for we must hold a feast unto the LORD. And he said unto them, Let the LORD be so with you, as I will let you go, and your little ones: look to it; for evil is before you. Not so: go now ye that are men, and serve the LORD; for that ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence." (10:7-11). The commands of God are supreme and nonnegotiable. The children of God must not compromise. We have but one God and are to yield to none other. Moses, as the servant of God, would not yield to Pharaoh's offer to compromise and did what God commanded until the Israelites were released.
A person is deceived who believes he can worship the Lord on his own terms. Others who are equally deceived say they will live for Jesus later in life and, like Pharaoh, refuse to give up control of their lives, only to fall when they least expect it. However, those who do not compromise will see light through the darkness. No matter what happens to the world around you you are a child of God and He will not let you dwell in darkness. "And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings." (10:21-23)
What does this mean to the individual today who would be delivered from Pharaoh's (Satan's) power? He must be willing to make a complete break from the world and forsake his sins by simply trusting the Risen Savior for cleansing power. The cross that ended the physical life of Jesus put an end to the power of Satan to control the sinner. The power that raised Christ from the dead now enables the believer to live a new life with Christ.
In today's lesson Jesus Christ is revealed as Light to His people. Jesus said: "I am the Light of the world: he that follows Me shall not walk in darkness." (John 8:12).
Today's Psalm: (18:2
"For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness."
Today's Prayer: (From Psalm 18:1-3)
Dear Lord,
I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. In Jesus' name I pray......Amen.
Have a wonderful day/night and God Bless you......Christina
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