– Scripture:
I know that the king of Egypt won’t let you go unless forced to, so I’ll intervene and hit Egypt where it hurts—oh, my miracles will send them reeling!—after which they’ll be glad to send you off. I’ll see to it that these people get a hearty send-off by the Egyptians—when you leave, you won’t leave empty-handed! Each woman will ask her neighbor and any guests in her house for silver and gold objects, jewelry, and extra clothes; you’ll put them on your sons and daughters. Oh, you’ll clean the Egyptians out!
Exodus 3:19–22
– Reflection:
Claim Your Victory
The scripture points out that each Israelite ask their neighbors for items such as jewels, gold, and silver. It is suggested in the bible as a nicety, but remember the ten plagues placed on Egypt at the time. The Pharoah would have been happy to give them what they wanted and commanded his people to do the same just to be rid of the Israelites. God did not want his people to see themselves as poor; he wanted them to know that they were saved by the most high GOD in the universe. In a human mind, the jewels would resemble that thought; I would think.
Where do we go from here?
See yourself as GOD sees you, standing in all your glory, knowing that you have the most high with you at all times. If you don’t believe this, you need to search your heart and yourself to find out who you serve.
Our Prayer for Today
Father, thank you for giving us the ability to know what we need to move through this world. It is a blessing that you rescued those before us to show us how we are to be. Thank you for laying the groundwork so clearly for us, you make easy the walk by us taking on your yoke, and we find rest within you. Amen.