Exodus 11:4-8
Moses said, ‘Thus says the Lord: About midnight I will go out through Egypt. Every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne to the firstborn of the female slave who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the livestock. Then there will be a loud cry throughout the whole land of Egypt, such as has never been nor will ever be again. But not a dog shall growl at any of the Israelites—not at people, not at animals—so that you may know that the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. Then all these officials of yours shall come down to me, and bow low to me, saying, “Leave us, you and all the people who follow you.” After that I will leave.’ And in hot anger he left Pharaoh.
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Throughout the plagues, the Egyptians suffered, but the Israelites were protected. The Lord held them safely in his hand, and they were reminded of his presence.
Last night, at our Bible study, we talked about fear. We talked about how powerful it was, and how, in order to conquer our fears, we have to remember God's promises. The Israelites had a tangible reminder of God's promises whenever a plague affected the rest of the land and left them alone, but we often don't have such a visual reminder.
So we need to find our own reminders--it could be a Bible verse or a mantra you repeat to yourself or something you carry, but it's vital that each of us has a tool that reminds us that God's love and strength is greater than any potential source of fear. We have no need to fear, because we have God with us.
May God's promises help you resist the source of fear in your life.
Blessings
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