Saturday, March 1st

After seeing water turned to blood, frogs brought up from the river, dust turned into lice, and swarms of flies tormenting his people, Pharaoh still refused to bow his will to the will of God.  Once again, Moses and Aaron met with Pharaoh.  Moses warned that if Pharaoh refused again, the next plague would begin. Exodus 9 tells us that the next plague was a "murrain".  One dictionary defines the word as a plague affecting domesticated animals.  Scripture lists the animals that were affected as cattle, sheep, camels, horses, oxen, and donkeys.  Again, the Lord drew a line of distinction because not one single animal of the Hebrews was affected.  But, the animals of the Egyptians died.  The Egyptians worshiped cattle, so once again, their 'god' was targeted.  But, besides their cattle, all other manner of animals were affected, too.  Animals used for both transportation and for food died.   And, there was nothing the Egyptians could do to stop the plague.  But, their leader could have, and he refused.  He had to know that Moses and Aaron were right, but because of his desire to be right at all costs, he sacrificed his country.  

Pride is a wicked thing, girls.  And, it usually costs us far more than we ever thought possible. 

Scripture Reading for the Day:

Proverbs 1
Revelation 8