How does Moses' action in Exodus 8:12 encourage us to trust God's timing? Setting the Scene The second plague has erupted: frogs are everywhere—houses, beds, ovens, even kneading bowls (Exodus 8:3). Pharaoh begs for relief, and Moses allows him to name the moment when the frogs will depart. Pharaoh answers, “Tomorrow” (v. 10). With that commitment in place, Moses and Aaron leave the palace. Moses’ Prayerful Response “After Moses and Aaron left Pharaoh, Moses cried out to the LORD concerning the frogs that He had brought against Pharaoh.” (Exodus 8:12) • Moses does not negotiate further or devise his own strategy. • He immediately brings Pharaoh’s request—and the agreed-upon timing—back to the LORD. • He prays in confidence that God will act exactly when He has said. Trusting the Clock in God’s Hands • God had already set the schedule (vv. 9-10). Moses aligns himself with that schedule rather than adjusting it. • By praying after leaving Pharaoh, Moses shows he believes God alone will end the plague—no human manipulation needed. • The silence between verse 12 (prayer) and verse 13 (answer) illustrates waiting. Nothing happens until “the LORD did as Moses had asked” (v. 13). • This pattern echoes throughout Scripture: – Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous, and wait for the LORD.” – Habakkuk 2:3 “The vision awaits an appointed time… though it delays, wait for it.” – Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son…” Encouragement for Us Today • God’s timing is precise. If He could schedule the exit of millions of frogs “tomorrow,” He can handle every detail of our lives. • Prayer is the bridge between God’s promise and its fulfillment. Like Moses, we place the matter in His hands and rest. • Obedience precedes outcome. Moses prayed because God had spoken; we act on Scripture and trust Him with results (James 1:22). • Waiting is purposeful, not passive. It grows perseverance and faith (Romans 5:3-4). • God’s timing showcases His glory. Pharaoh—and Israel—would know that “there is no one like the LORD our God” (Exodus 8:10). Living It Out • Recall a promise from God’s Word that speaks to your situation; anchor your prayers to it. • Resist the urge to “help God out.” Pray, then let Him move in His chosen moment. • Celebrate small evidences of His timing—answered prayers, closed doors, unexpected delays that later prove wise. • Share testimonies of God’s perfect timing with fellow believers to build mutual faith (Psalm 40:10). Moses’ simple act of praying after Pharaoh’s deadline reminds us that the Author of time never runs late—and that trusting Him is always the safest, surest course. |
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