What can we learn about God's authority from Moses' actions in Exodus 8:5? Exodus 8:5 — The Text “And the LORD said to Moses, ‘Tell Aaron, “Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, canals, and pools, and bring frogs up onto the land of Egypt.”’” The Chain of Authority on Display • God speaks first; His word initiates every action. • Moses receives the command without argument. • Aaron acts under Moses’ direction, wielding the staff. • Creation—the frogs and the waters—responds immediately. What We Learn About God’s Authority • Supreme: Nature itself obeys a single divine command (Psalm 33:9). • Delegated: God empowers people, yet the power remains His (Exodus 4:17). • Uncontested: Egypt’s gods of the Nile are exposed as powerless (Exodus 12:12). • Purposeful: Each plague serves His redemptive plan to free Israel (Exodus 6:6-7). Echoes in the Rest of Scripture • Genesis 1:3 — He speaks, creation appears. • Psalm 115:3 — He does whatever pleases Him. • Isaiah 45:7 — He rules light and darkness, prosperity and calamity. • Luke 8:25 — Winds and waves obey Jesus. • Colossians 1:16-17 — All things hold together in Christ. Living It Out Today • Obedience is non-negotiable; God’s authority calls for immediate response. • His rule spans every realm—natural, spiritual, political—so lesser powers need not intimidate us. • When He assigns a task, He supplies the power; the staff was ordinary wood until God used it. • Recognizing His authority fuels worship and trust: the Lord who ruled the frogs rules every detail of life. |
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