Day 35: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏
In Exodus 10, the plagues continue to unfold with devastating intensity as God sends locusts to consume what little remains after the hailstorm. Pharaoh’s refusal to yield has led Egypt to the brink of ruin, yet his heart remains hardened. Even though his servants plead with him to let the Israelites go, Pharaoh’s pride keeps him bound. After the plague of locusts, God sends a supernatural darkness over the land, a darkness so thick that it can be felt. For three days, Egypt is plunged into this deep darkness, but once again, Pharaoh refuses to fully release the Israelites.
Moving into Exodus 11, God announces the final and most severe plague: the death of every firstborn in Egypt. This plague is the ultimate judgment on Pharaoh and his people, who have persistently rebelled against God’s command to let His people go. But in this judgment, God also provides a way of salvation for the Israelites. The Passover is instituted, and God gives specific instructions for His people to follow so that they may be spared from the final plague.
In Exodus 12, the significance of the Passover becomes clear. The Israelites are commanded to sacrifice a lamb without defect, marking the doorframes of their homes with its blood. This act of obedience would serve as a sign for the Lord to pass over their houses, sparing them from the destruction that would befall Egypt. The lamb’s blood was not just a symbol of deliverance but a foreshadowing of Christ, the ultimate Lamb of God, whose blood would bring redemption for all humanity.
The events of the first Passover highlight the importance of obedience to God’s word. The Israelites were not spared because of their own merit but because they followed God’s instructions exactly. In the same way, our obedience to God’s commands is a vital part of our faith journey. Trusting in God’s provision and acting on His word is what opens the door to His protection and blessings.
The Passover also reminds us of the power of redemption. Just as the blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from death, the blood of Christ protects us from eternal separation from God. This event was not only a pivotal moment in Israel’s history but also a powerful demonstration of God’s love and faithfulness to His covenant people. He redeemed them from slavery in Egypt and set them on a path to the Promised Land, just as He redeems us from the slavery of sin and leads us into eternal life.
Pharaoh’s hardened heart stands as a warning against pride and disobedience. Throughout the plagues, he continually rejected God’s authority, and in the end, it led to his nation’s downfall. His refusal to humble himself before God resulted in great suffering for him and his people. As believers, we are called to respond differently—to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand and trust in His plans, even when we don’t fully understand them.
The story of the Passover is a powerful reminder of the lengths to which God will go to deliver His people. It also foreshadows the ultimate act of deliverance through Christ’s death and resurrection. As we reflect on this passage, let us remember the importance of obedience, the power of redemption, and the need to keep our hearts soft toward God’s leading.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the blood of the Lamb that protects and redeems me. Help me to walk in obedience to Your word and trust in Your perfect provision. Keep my heart soft and responsive to Your leading, and guide me in the path of righteousness. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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