Faith in Hard Times: Moses

   One of the many movies I have watched during this time is The Prince of Egypt. This is the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. In it, Moses goes through some hard times. He leaves everything he knows and builds a life in Midian. Then God calls him to leave all of that to face Pharaoh. He was the face of the rebellion against Egypt. For a time, both the Egyptians and Israelites probably really did not like him. He was making both those groups lives more difficult.

   At one point in the movie, Moses goes into the Nile River and God turns the water to blood. The people are all amazed. Yet, Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go. Aaron and the Israelites become discouraged. Moses says: “Yes, Aaron, it’s true. Pharaoh has the power. He can take away your sons and daughters. With one word, Pharaoh can take away your very lives. But there is one thing he cannot take away from you: your faith. Believe, for we will see God’s wonders.”

   We may not be facing slavery or many plagues, but we are facing a disease now. The virus has taken many things from us. It has taken our freedom, jobs, schools, sports, entertainment, and our health. It could very well take away much more before this is all said and done. However, just like the Israelites and Pharaoh, there is one thing that this virus cannot take away: our faith.

   God is still at work even in this difficult time. We know how the story ends. Even though there may be pain and suffering on this earth, someday we will have no more pain or suffering. Someday we will be with the one who created us and loved us enough to die for us. That is, if we believe in him.

   So, will you trust God through this difficult time? How can you grow in your faith in Him?

   James 1:12, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-8

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