Exodus 9:32 The wheat and spelt, however, were not destroyed, because they ripen later.)
I know I am guilty, more than once in my life, of saying something to the effect of “Lord, If You will only _________ (start this thing, stop this thing, show up in this situation), I will ________ (do this thing, etc), only to completely forget what I promised to do when He shows up in my situation.
Exodus 9:33 Then Moses left Pharaoh and went out of the city. He spread out his hands toward the Lord; the thunder and hail stopped, and the rain no longer poured down on the land.
I am not proud of that fact, and I’d like to think I’ve gotten better about not forgetting the things I promise when He shows up in my situations. I’ve also learned that God doesn’t always “calm the storm,” if you will. Sometimes He just walks beside me, holding me, as I suffer through the storm.
Exodus 9:34 When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had stopped, he sinned again: He and his officials hardened their hearts.
Precious Savior, Forgive me when I make promises that I forget or neglect once You show up and show out in my circumstances. Help me to do better. Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and compassion. Always. Help me to draw closer to You with my whole heart. Amen.
Exodus 9:35 So Pharaoh’s heart was hard and he would not let the Israelites go, just as the Lord had said through Moses.
Have a blessed day.