Title [Ex 10:1-11] Locust Plague
Today, I would like to receive grace by introducing a spiritual lesson that was shown through the eighth plague, the locust plague.
1. This is an event that showed who God is as a sign (1-2).
2. It shows that the proud will eventually perish (3).
“How long will you not humble yourself before me?” God said (3). Pharaoh was a proud man in every way. ① I did it according to my own stubbornness and insistence. I didn't listen to anyone. It's because of the selfishness that he thinks is the best. ② He did not listen to the servants. The servants admitted that Egypt was destroyed and begged Israel to be let go (7). But Pharaoh refused. ③ They rejected the word of God through Moses. He said, “Let my people go,” but he refused to the end. God rejects the proud. Those who live by faith must be humble. In particular, we must be humble in the heart, not just outwardly. God gives them grace and lifts them up high. A humble person can rise to the highest position in the kingdom of God. Let us be humble, let go of our stubbornness, willingly accept advice, and become saints who fully obey God's Word.
3. It shows that all that man believes or relies on is futile.
4. It shows that you can never compromise with those who oppose God.
Pharaoh offered a compromise of his own. But Moses did not respond. Of course, it was also because he couldn't trust Pharaoh, but more importantly, because God's commands are absolute. Truth is never something that can be compromised or compromised. It is God's will and command that cannot be yielded to save Israel from Egypt. There can be no concessions or compromises in the life of faith. God's Word is never tangible. Of course, unless it is a matter of truth, we should embrace and yield as much as we want, but it is not just a matter of faith. Moses did not step back. We call this a payoff. Reparation of faith is very precious in terms of maintaining purity. That would be very pleasing to God. Our flesh and desires often require compromise, but we must keep our faith on the side of the truth to the end and obey the Word of God. Now let me conclude. We hope that we will become God's people who recognize God rightly and humbly believe in and serve only God, but fully revive their faith.