What can we learn about obedience from Moses and Aaron's actions in Exodus 7:19? The Scene: A Command that Defies Nature Exodus 7:19: “The LORD also said to Moses, ‘Tell Aaron, “Take your staff and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt—over its streams and canals, along with ponds and pools of water—so they may become blood; there will be blood throughout the land of Egypt, even in wooden and stone containers.”’” Immediate Compliance—No Edits, No Delays • Moses hears; Aaron acts. • They neither debate the feasibility nor negotiate the terms. • Verse 20 drives the point home: “Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded.” Key Lessons on Obedience • Obedience begins with listening. Moses first receives God’s precise words. • Obedience continues with accurate transmission. Moses relays God’s command to Aaron without alteration. • Obedience is completed in action. Aaron stretches out the staff exactly where, when, and how he was told. Why Their Obedience Matters • It affirms God’s sovereignty over creation; human compliance becomes the conduit for divine power. • It gives visible witness to Pharaoh (and Israel) that the LORD alone is God. • It models faith at work: belief expressed through deeds, not mere assent (James 2:17). Scripture Echoes • Deuteronomy 28:1—Blessing hinges on “diligently obeying the voice of the LORD.” • John 14:15—“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • James 1:22—“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” Takeaways for Today • Obedience is not partial; selective obedience is disobedience. • God’s commands may appear impossible or uncomfortable, yet He supplies the power once we step forward. • Our prompt obedience can become the very platform God uses to display His glory to a watching world. |
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