God
works through Moses to protect his people from Pharaoh – but not directly
showing the full force of his power but by cajoling and threats. His objective is to show his power, not to
destroy. Through Moses he warns of the
consequences of disobedience, but gives full opportunity to those who will
listen to act to protect themselves.
Only then does Moses unleash his storm.
Even then, the storm does not destroy
everything, leaving some crops still to provide for the future. So the lord is patient and just, while
protecting what is right – but yet still Pharaoh does not listen, but hardens
his heart again once the crisis is past.
Again and again will Moses have to call on God before Pharaoh finally
relents. So man's stubbornness in the
face of God is great – but in the end his will prevails.
Keir Fitch
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