Then the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments; and Pharaoh's heart grew hard, and he did not heed them, as the Lord had said. Exodus 7:22 Being open to something new and different is difficult for most people. Doing something the same way for a long period of time keeps one set in... Continue Reading →
Genesis 47:19 Sell Yourself To Live
Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? Buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants of Pharaoh; give us seed, that we may live and not die, that the land may not be desolate. Genesis 47:19 Starvation and hunger will drive a person... Continue Reading →
Genesis 41:16 Don’t Take The Credit
So Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." Genesis 41:16 Taking credit for accomplishing something is what most people are willing to do very quickly. Everyone wants recognition for what they were able to do. People like to be honored for what they did and... Continue Reading →
Exodus 13:17 A Different Route On Purpose
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt." Exodus 13:17 When a person is traveling a long distance, he usually wants to go by the... Continue Reading →