Trusting God's Timing and Power

Dearly Beloved, 

Day 33: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotion🙏🙏

In today’s reading, Moses begins the daunting task of confronting Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites as God commanded. As Moses returns to Egypt in Exodus 4:18-31, he is reassured that those who once sought his life are no longer a threat. God instructs him to gather the elders of Israel, share God’s promise of deliverance, and perform signs to prove God’s power. When the people heard this, they believed and worshiped, recognizing that God had seen their suffering.

However, things take a sharp turn in Exodus 5. When Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh, he refuses to let the people go. Instead, he increases the Israelites’ burdens, ordering them to make bricks without providing straw. This led to greater suffering and frustration for the people. They turn on Moses, blaming him for their worsened situation. This setback challenges Moses’ faith. In desperation, he cries out to God, questioning why things have become worse instead of better.

But in Exodus 6, God reaffirms His promise. He tells Moses that He is the LORD, and He will deliver Israel with a mighty hand, bringing them out of slavery. God reassures Moses that He remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and He has heard the groaning of His people. Despite Pharaoh's defiance and the people’s discouragement, God’s plan is still in motion. He promises to redeem them and take them as His own people, establishing a covenant relationship with them.

As Exodus 7:1-13 unfolds, we see God instructing Moses to perform signs before Pharaoh. God makes it clear that Pharaoh's heart will be hardened, and it will take great signs and wonders to secure Israel's freedom. This hardening of Pharaoh’s heart wasn’t to prolong their suffering, but to reveal God's power and authority. Through this process, both Israel and Egypt would witness the supremacy of the true God over all earthly rulers and false gods.

This devotion reminds us that God's timing and methods may not always align with our expectations. Like Moses, we often expect immediate results when we step out in obedience. But sometimes, God allows opposition or delay to accomplish a greater purpose. The hardening of Pharaoh’s heart and the increasing burdens on the Israelites were not signs of failure but part of God's larger plan to demonstrate His unmatched power.

In our own lives, we may encounter situations where it seems like following God's direction only leads to greater challenges. But these moments are opportunities for us to deepen our trust in God's sovereignty. He sees the bigger picture, and His promises never fail. Like Moses, we are called to persevere in faith, even when we don’t see immediate breakthroughs. The opposition may be fierce, but God’s power is greater, and His timing is perfect.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to trust Your timing and power, even when things seem to get harder. Strengthen my faith in Your promises, and remind me that You are always working for my good and Your glory. May I remain steadfast in obedience, knowing that You will fulfill Your plan. Amen.