What can we learn about God's authority from Exodus 7:6? Verse in Focus “So Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded them; so they did.” (Exodus 7:6) God’s Authority Highlighted in the Command • The verse presents Yahweh as the unchallenged Commander. • His words are not suggestions; they carry divine mandate. • By acting “just as the LORD had commanded,” Moses and Aaron acknowledge that ultimate authority rests with God alone. • This pattern shows the difference between human authority (limited) and divine authority (absolute, unquestionable). Obedience as the Natural Response • Moses and Aaron respond immediately—no debate, no delay. • Their obedience validates God’s right to rule and confirms their trust in His wisdom. • Scripture links love for God with keeping His commands (John 14:15); Exodus 7:6 illustrates that principle centuries earlier. Authority Confirmed by Outcome • Every plague that follows this verse proves God’s words irresistible—His authority produces concrete results. • Isaiah 55:11: “So My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please.” • Pharaoh’s eventual surrender (Exodus 12) underscores that resistance to God’s authority is temporary; submission is certain. Wider Biblical Echoes • Psalm 115:3: “Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.” • Matthew 28:18: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” • Philippians 2:10-11: Every knee will bow and every tongue confess Jesus as Lord, highlighting that God’s sovereign authority culminates in Christ. Lessons for Today • Recognize: God’s commands still carry unstoppable authority. • Respond: Genuine faith expresses itself in prompt, wholehearted obedience. • Rest: Confidence grows when we remember that the One who commands also controls outcomes. |
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