The Story of Moses, The Man of God

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“AND IT came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt: for there was not a house where there was not one dead.” vv 29-30.
The dread judgment of which Pharaoh had been warned now fell across the land. Throughout Egypt a grief-stricken cry “such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more,” spoke of the anguish in every house. Nor did the palace of Pharaoh escape. The proud and haughty ruler, with all his pomp and wealth—all his gods and musicians—could avail not one iota to stay the sword of the angel who, at God’s command, had slain the eldest of his household and all households throughout his kingdom. Death made its solemn presence known to every family of Egypt—rich and poor alike. But remorse could not avail once judgment had taken place and the cry of this unhappy people was great indeed.
Today the message of a greater judgment soon to visit this world is faithfully told by God’s servants, just as it was in Moses’ day, and the warning sounded: “Flee from the wrath to come.” How strange and tragic that many turn a deaf ear to these pleas and oftentimes ridicule both the messenger and the message, when all the while God is graciously inviting them to come within the shelter of the salvation He has prided. Yet His patience will end and judgment will most certainly come, just as in Pharaoh’s day. Men and women, boys and girls, do well to heed the warning: “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.” Eph. 5:66Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. (Ephesians 5:6).
As the warning is given, the invitation is yet graciously extended. “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:99The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9). “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:1616For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16). Could God be more faithful in both His warnings and His invitations? His urgent call includes these words: “Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” Heb. 3:1515While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. (Hebrews 3:15).
If you are still a stranger to God’s grace, turn this very moment to Him with whom you will have to do, whether it be in mercy now or in judgment later. Accept His invitation: “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Rom. 10:99That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (Romans 10:9).
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