How should believers respond when witnessing God's power, as seen in Exodus 8:11? Framing the Moment: Exodus 8:11 “The frogs will depart from you, your houses, your officials, and your people; they will remain only in the Nile.” What the Verse Shows Us about God’s Power • He commands creation itself; even the frogs obey His word. • His power is precise—He dictates both the arrival and the exit of the plague. • He answers prayer instantly (vv. 12–13), proving His nearness and sovereignty. • His word is utterly trustworthy; what He promises, He performs (cf. Numbers 23:19). Right Responses When We Witness Such Power 1. Stand in awe • “Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.” (Psalm 33:8–9) • Marvel first, analyze later. Reverence keeps the heart soft and teachable. 2. Humble ourselves immediately • Pharaoh hardened his heart (Exodus 8:15); believers bow theirs. • “Submit yourselves therefore to God.” (James 4:7) 3. Obey without delay • The same voice that removed the frogs tells us how to live (John 14:15). • “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) 4. Give thanks out loud • After healing, one leper “returned, glorifying God with a loud voice.” (Luke 17:15–16) • Gratitude guards us from the ingratitude that doomed Pharaoh. 5. Trust Him for future deliverance • Israel later faced the Red Sea—and remembered the plagues (Exodus 14:31). • Past power fuels present faith (Psalm 77:11–14). 6. Tell the story to others • “Make known His deeds among the peoples.” (Psalm 105:1–2) • Sharing magnifies God and encourages fellow believers. Bringing It Home When God flexes His might—whether by parting a sea, removing a plague, healing a body, or saving a soul—the fitting response is awe, humility, obedience, gratitude, trust, and testimony. Anything less risks the hard-heartedness that plagued Pharaoh; anything more is impossible, because these responses already flow from hearts captured by the God whose every word proves true. |
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