Exodus 10-12 (Psalm 33)

Today I think about Pharaoh’s hardened heart - specifically the description of his unyielding heart and his lack of fear of the word of the LORD. The hardness of heart against God is rooted in a pride and rebellion, all ultimately the persistent resolve of Pharaoh’s human ambition and thirst for power and sovereignty above God. This is a fearful place to be. 

When the LORD speaks clearly and directly it is our responsibility and freely willing obligation as image-bearers and God-fearers to obey without hesitation and yield to the words and calling of God. Obedience first requires humility which compels us to live in a way that pleases God for whom all glory, honor and praise is rightly due. O LORD this day I pray that I might live and lead moment by moment in a cautious and reverent fear of you, yielding to your Holy Spirit’s leading. LORD not my will, but LORD let your will be done in my heart and life for your glory alone. 

Psalm 33:18-22 “But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.”

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