How can Exodus 11:10 inspire perseverance in sharing God's message despite opposition? Setting the Scene Exodus 11:10 — “Moses and Aaron performed all these wonders before Pharaoh, yet the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites leave his land.” God’s Messengers Faced Repeated Rejection • Moses and Aaron had already delivered nine plagues, each a dramatic sign of God’s power. • Pharaoh’s heart still resisted; opposition was not a single event but an ongoing pattern. • The text affirms that God was sovereign over the entire process, even the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. Why This Matters for Us Today • Sharing God’s message often meets stubborn resistance. • God’s ultimate plan is never thwarted by human obstinance. • Perseverance is built on the certainty that God is working even when people refuse to listen. Biblical Parallels That Reinforce Perseverance • Jeremiah 7:27: “When you speak all these words to them, they will not listen to you…”—Jeremiah still had to speak. • Acts 5:40-42: The apostles, flogged and warned, “never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news.” • 2 Timothy 4:2-5: “Preach the word… with great patience and careful instruction.” Practical Lessons for Today • Expect Resistance – Opposition does not mean failure; Moses met it, Jesus met it (John 15:18-20). • Stay the Course – Galatians 6:9 reminds: “Let us not grow weary in doing good.” • Trust God’s Sovereignty – Romans 8:28 assures that God weaves every response—positive or negative—into His redemptive plan. • Measure Success by Faithfulness, Not Immediate Results – 1 Corinthians 4:2: “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” Encouragement for Modern Witness • Like Moses, you may speak repeatedly before someone “lets go” of resistance. • Every act of obedience, every faithful word, is a wonder worked before a modern “Pharaoh.” • The final outcome—deliverance, salvation, transformation—belongs to the Lord; perseverance belongs to us. |
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