How should believers respond when witnessing God's power, as seen in Exodus 8:14? Seeing the Significance of the Scene “ ‘They gathered them into countless heaping piles, and the land reeked of them.’ ” (Exodus 8:14) • The heaps of dead frogs were undeniable evidence that the plague—and its sudden end—came directly from God. • Both the judgment (overrunning frogs) and the mercy (their death) were supernatural acts, intended to reveal the LORD’s supremacy over Egypt’s idols (Exodus 12:12). Key Truths About Witnessing God’s Power • God’s works demand a heart response, not mere curiosity (Psalm 111:2). • His judgments and mercies are equally meant to lead to repentance (Romans 2:4). • Ignoring or explaining away divine intervention hardens the heart, as Pharaoh’s later reactions prove (Exodus 8:15, 32). Practical Responses for Today’s Believer • Awe and worship – Speak aloud or sing of His mighty deeds (Psalm 145:4–6). • Immediate obedience – Align choices with what God has just shown about Himself (John 14:21). • Repentance from any competing “idols” – Lay aside whatever challenges His rightful rule (1 John 5:21). • Gratitude expressed in specific thanksgiving – Name the deliverance or provision you witnessed (1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Testimony to others – Tell the story so God’s fame spreads (Mark 5:19). Scriptures That Echo This Call • Psalm 66:5 — “Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds…” • Luke 17:15–18 — Only one healed leper returned to give thanks; Jesus noticed. • Acts 2:12–41 — Witnessing the Spirit’s power led many to repentance and baptism. A Life Marked by Reverent Action When God moves unmistakably, believers answer with awe-filled worship, swift obedience, heartfelt repentance, grateful testimony, and ongoing surrender. Anything less risks the dull, resistant heart that plagued Pharaoh—and misses the joy of living in step with the God whose power still fills the earth. |
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