Isn't it often true that when we try to take a step forward with God the road becomes harder instead of better, rougher instead of easier? That is what happened in Egypt. Moses asked Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go free. Pharaoh not only refused, he made their burdens heavier. Instead of giving them straw to put into the mud bricks they were making to build his cities, he made them get the straw themselves. What did the people do? First they complained to Pharaoh and then they blamed Moses and Aaron. How do you think Moses and Aaron felt? Read the prayer of Moses in verses 22 and 23 of this chapter. It is still the same. You will find that when you decide to move ahead with God, Satan will oppose you and use everything he possible can to discourage you. Don't be discouraged however. Remember Satan need not be victorious. God is on your side. He only allows Satan to go a certain distance and no further. While God is allowing Satan to test you, he is still right there with you. He wants those circumstances to strengthen, not weaken your faith in him. God is still sovereign and he allowed this testing of the Children of Israel to bring them close to the place of being willing to leave Egypt. God has his purpose in allowing testing to come into your life. Are you looking for his purpose or are you only looking at yourself and complaining about what he has allowed? A PRAYER: Lord help me trust you today even if I cannot see the reason behind the testing. |
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