“For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said: ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.’ For who, having heard, rebelled? Indeed, was it not all who came out of Egypt, led by Moses?” [1]
The Pharaoh’s heart was hard. The Lord did miracles throughout his kingdom, but he refused to admit that he was wrong about God. He refused to believe no matter what God did. [2]
Surprisingly, after God freed the Jewish slaves from Pharaoh by use of mighty miracles, many of them hardened their hearts against God and began to worship idols and engage in ungodly living. They did not retain their confidence steadfast to the end.
Moses, on the other hand, never stopped believing. “By faith he [Moses] forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.” [3] Moses kept his eyes on the Lord not on evil. God gave him the victory.
“Dear Lord Jesus, help us to fight the good fight of faith. Help us to hold tight to what we know and believe of You. A tender heart is all You need to take Your love where love is in need.”
[1] Hebrews 3:14-16
[2] Exodus 7-8
[3] Hebrews 11:27
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