How does Exodus 9:32 connect to God's provision in other Scriptures? Exodus 9:32 in Focus “ But the wheat and the spelt were not destroyed, because they ripen later.” What’s Happening in the Scene • The seventh plague—hail—devastates Egypt’s flax and barley (v. 31), but two later-ripening grains survive. • God’s judgment is real, yet He intentionally leaves a food source intact. • Even in discipline, He provides a path for survival. A Pattern of Provision in Genesis–Deuteronomy • Joseph’s Grain Strategy – “God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on the earth” (Genesis 45:7). Seven years of stored grain echo the preserved wheat and spelt—both safeguard life during crisis. • Manna in the Wilderness – “I will rain down bread from heaven for you” (Exodus 16:4). Daily supply, like the untouched grain, proves God never abandons His people to hunger. • Clothes That Didn’t Wear Out – “Your sandals have not worn out on your feet” (Deuteronomy 29:5). Material needs remain covered while Israel walks through discipline. Provision Celebrated by the Psalmists • “ He gave them grain from heaven; man ate the bread of angels” (Psalm 78:24-25). • “I have been young and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging bread” (Psalm 37:25). • “He makes grass grow for the cattle and vegetables for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth” (Psalm 104:14). These songs underline the same message Exodus 9:32 whispers: God keeps edible life sprouting for His own. Prophetic Glimpses • Elijah and the Ravens/Widow (1 Kings 17:4-16) – Meat by morning, oil and flour that never run dry. The Lord engineers survival during drought just as He shielded grain from hail. • Jeremiah’s Hope – “I know the plans I have for you…plans for welfare” (Jeremiah 29:11). The welfare promised includes daily sustenance amid exile. Provision Perfected in Christ • Sermon on the Mount – “Look at the birds of the air… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26). • Feeding the Five Thousand – “Jesus took the loaves… and distributed to those who were seated, as much as they wanted” (John 6:11). • The Ultimate Pledge – “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Jesus embodies the Exodus principle: judgment may fall (John 3:18-19), yet grace provides bread—and Himself as the Bread of Life (John 6:35). Key Takeaways to Carry Home • Selective Mercy – God can strike one field and spare another, proving His sovereign precision. • Provision Within Judgment – Discipline and care can operate side by side; the same hand that sends hail also shields wheat. • Foreshadow of Redemptive Supply – Preserved grain hints at the future preservation of a remnant and culminates in Christ’s eternal provision. • Daily Confidence – Because the Lord controls harvest cycles and hailstorms alike, we can live unafraid of lack. He who left wheat standing in Egypt still knows how to leave what you need untouched. |
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