Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of Forgiveness & MercyExemplo

August 13

Introduction

Thick darkness covers the land of Egypt, except for the region where the Israelites lived. The reading concludes with a harsh exchange of words between the king and Moses.

Today’s Scripture: Exodus 10:21

The LORD then said to Moses, “Raise your hand toward the sky, and a darkness thick enough to be felt will cover the land of Egypt.”

Today’s Reading (insert text)

Exodus 10:21-29

Reflect

Reread verses 27-29. What are the king’s and Moses’s parting words to each other? Today’s reading includes a description of the ninth plague. In the Bible, God sometimes sends disasters or plagues to punish evildoers and to demonstrate that God alone is supreme. For the past seven days we have been reading about the various plagues that struck Egypt.  In each instance, the pattern is repeated: a plague strikes the land, the king asks Moses to intercede, promising to give the Israelites their freedom, Moses prays to God and the plague ceases, but the king changes his mind and refuses to the let the Israelites go. What are your thoughts about this reoccurring pattern?

Pray

Lord God, I trust in your promises and yield my life to you. May my life be a living sacrifice that is dedicated in service to you. Watch over me and order my steps this day. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those experiencing loss of electrical power in the wake of severe weather conditions

Tomorrow’s Reading

Exodus 11:1-10: Moses tells the king that every first-born son in Egypt will die.