The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing. The Lord had made the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the people, and they gave them what they asked for; so they plundered the Egyptians.
This story was a great comfort to me today as I pondered over the "Egyptians" in my life. I thought of the times when God asked me to trust Him and obey - even when what He was asking sounded crazy. I thought of how He knows the future and provides our needs ahead of time. I thought of how He can soften hearts as He did with the Egyptians and how I can trust every situation to Him. He sees the bigger picture, when all I see is what is right in front of me. I need to rely on Him when the future looks scary. I need to say "yes" to whatever He asks of me, instead of arguing based on my limited view. I can only have a bigger picture of my life when I see it through His eyes. That truth continues to bring me peace - even in the midst of this crazy, mixed-up world. I hope that it will bring you peace and hope today in whatever you may be facing in life.
Reflections:
You and I are encouraged today by our Father who knows the future. And His plans for us are good and full of hope.
Power verses:
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.--Jeremiah 29:11
Exodus 23:20---See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.
"'So do not fear, O Jacob my servant; do not be dismayed, O Israel,' declares the LORD. 'I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their exile. Jacob will again have peace and security, and no one will make him afraid.--Jeremiah 30:10
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