How can Exodus 10:19 inspire trust in God's deliverance in your life? A moment of rescue: Exodus 10:19 “ ‘The LORD turned a very strong west wind, which took away the locusts and drove them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust remained in all the territory of Egypt.’ ” (Exodus 10:19) What this snapshot reveals about God • He acts suddenly and decisively. One wind shift, and the nation goes from devastation to relief. • He governs nature itself; the elements obey Him (Psalm 135:6-7). • He finishes what He starts—“Not a single locust remained.” His deliverance is complete, not partial. • He responds to intercession; the verse follows Moses’ plea on behalf of Pharaoh (Exodus 10:18). Tracing the pattern through Scripture • A later wind parts the Red Sea for Israel’s final escape (Exodus 14:21). • Elijah’s God-sent rain ends drought just as abruptly (1 Kings 18:45). • Jesus stills a storm with a word, revealing the same authority (Mark 4:39). • Paul testifies, “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed” (2 Timothy 4:18). Why this builds trust today 1. Same God, same power: His character has not changed (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). 2. No situation is too entrenched; locusts covered Egypt “so thickly the land was darkened” (Exodus 10:15), yet God removed every last one. 3. Deliverance can come from unexpected directions; a west wind in Egypt was unusual, underscoring divine origin. 4. God cares about both nations and individuals; if He answered Moses, He will hear you (Psalm 34:17). Living out confidence in God’s deliverance • Recall past rescues—personal “winds” God has already sent. • Anchor your prayers in His revealed ability to act swiftly. • Refuse partial faith; expect a “not a single locust remained” outcome. • Speak Scripture aloud when fear rises: – “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you” (Psalm 50:15). – “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears” (Psalm 34:17). Stepping forward • Memorize Exodus 10:19; let the words inform your outlook. • When a problem swarms, picture God’s west wind already gathering strength. • Testify of His interventions, strengthening others’ trust (Revelation 12:11). The God who cleared every locust remains faithful to remove whatever overwhelms you today. |
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