What can we learn from the Israelites' response to God's concern for them? Setting the Scene Exodus 4:31: “And the people believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.” Key Observations from Exodus 4:31 • They believed—faith sprang up immediately. • They listened—hearing about God’s concern stirred their hearts. • They worshiped—response moved beyond emotion to adoration. • They bowed—humility marked their gratitude. • All this happened before a single plague fell or the Red Sea split—faith preceded visible deliverance. Lessons for Our Lives • Trust God’s Word before the rescue arrives – Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” – John 20:29: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” • Let God’s compassion drive you to worship, not merely relief – Psalm 103:2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” • Respond corporately as well as personally – Acts 2:44-47 shows the early church praising God together after experiencing His saving concern. • Bow before acting—posture of surrender first, obedience next – James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.” • Remember God sees and cares, even in oppression – Exodus 3:7: “I have surely seen the affliction of My people ... and I have come down to deliver them.” – 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” Echoes Elsewhere in Scripture • Psalm 106:12: “Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.” Mirrors Exodus 4:31—faith and worship linked. • Luke 17:15-16: One healed leper returned to give thanks, illustrating worship as the fitting response to divine concern. • Revelation 7:9-12: A multitude redeemed, bowing in worship—ultimate fulfillment of the pattern begun in Exodus. Taking It to Heart When God’s Word reminds us He notices our misery, the fitting response is immediate faith that bows low and rises in praise. Believe first, worship fast, and keep trusting until the full deliverance is in view. |
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