The
Pharaoh of Egypt had been keeping the Hebrew people in slavery, so God sent Moses
to tell him, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me” (Ex. 8:1). When Pharaoh
refused to set them free, the Lord sent 10 plagues on Egypt, which included swarms
of insects, locusts, and frogs.
After
frogs invaded every house, Moses asked Pharaoh to decide when he wanted him to get rid of
the frogs. Pharaoh answered, “Tomorrow.” (Ex. 8:9-10). Why would anyone want to spend one more night with the frogs when you
can get rid of them now?
Perhaps
he thought the frogs would go away on their own during the night. But the real
reason for the overnight delay was he
was wrestling with giving up control. He couldn’t keep millions of people
in bondage and receive freedom from frogs. It was one way or the other.
And every time he told God no, his heart hardened a little bit more.
Many
people today want to live ungodly lives—but they still want God’s blessings on
them. You can’t have it both ways. You
must give up one to get the other. Everyone must decide what they really
want most in life. Which do you want more? Freedom or frogs? www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com www.makinglifecount.net
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