Exodus 9:29a Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the Lord.
Moses knows that Pharaoh is not being sincere (see v 30), yet he promises to pray to the Lord for him anyway. I wonder why? In hopes Pharaoh will change his mind after all? Because this is what God wants of him? Something else altogether?
Exodus 9:29b The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the Lord’s.
I find a person’s motivations incredibly interesting, but ultimately, it’s the state of their heart that God is concerned with. And God knows Pharaoh’s heart is still not willing to accept Him and His authority yet. This reconning is not over.
Exodus 9:30 But I know that you and your officials still do not fear the Lord God.”
Precious Savior, Thank You for the compassion You showed Pharaoh during this time. Thank You for the mercy, grace, and compassion that You show us as well. Forgive me for my stubbornness. Help me to draw closer to You. Amen.
Exodus 9:31 (The flax and barley were destroyed, since the barley had headed and the flax was in bloom.
Have a blessed day.