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Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of No Dusty Bibles, we explore Exodus 9-10, where Pharaoh’s stubbornness leads Egypt deeper into devastation through the continued plagues. These chapters serve as a sobering reminder that resisting God’s direction only brings hardship, but surrendering to His will leads to life. If you’ve ever hesitated to obey God’s voice or struggled to let go of control, this episode will challenge you to trust Him fully.

Key Highlights from the Episode
Overview of the Passage:

• Exodus 9-10 continues the series of plagues God sends upon Egypt as Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.
• Plagues include boils, hail, locusts, and darkness, demonstrating God’s absolute authority over creation and Pharaoh’s growing defiance.
• Despite Egypt’s suffering and even his own officials urging him to listen, Pharaoh remains prideful and unwilling to surrender.

Key Themes or Lessons:

1. God’s Power Over Human Resistance – The plagues reveal God’s unmatched power and His ability to break through human pride (Exodus 9:16).
2. The Danger of a Hardened Heart – Pharaoh continually resists God’s call, causing greater destruction for himself and his people (Exodus 10:1-2).
3. The Blessing of Obedience – Had Pharaoh surrendered sooner, the suffering could have been avoided. God calls us to trust and obey before the cost of disobedience grows too great (Exodus 10:3-7).

Devotional Application:

Pharaoh’s story mirrors how we sometimes resist God’s leading in our own lives. Whether out of pride, fear, or a desire for control, we can find ourselves ignoring God’s nudging—until consequences force us to acknowledge His authority. But we don’t have to follow Pharaoh’s path. When we listen to God’s warnings and step into obedience, we experience peace and freedom instead of struggle and destruction.

If you sense God calling you to something—whether it’s letting go of a habit, stepping into a new opportunity, or trusting Him in an uncertain situation—don’t wait. Obedience today leads to peace tomorrow.

Reflection Prompts:

1. Recognizing God’s Voice: Have you ever felt God prompting you in a specific way, but you resisted? What made you hesitate?
2. Letting Go of Pride: Is there an area in your life where pride or control is keeping you from fully trusting God? What would surrender look like in that situation?
3. Choosing Obedience: If God is calling you to take a step of faith, what’s one practical action you can take today to walk in obedience?

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Acknowledgment

In our daily readings, we are grateful to utilize the World English Bible (WEB) translation, a resource committed to making the words of Scripture accessible to all. The WEB is in the public domain, allowing it to be freely used and shared. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the contributors and supporters of the World English Bible for their dedication to making this valuable translation available to the public. Their work enables us to explore and share the Bible's teachings with everyone, furthering our mission to make the Bible accessible and available for every woman.

Closing Encouragement:

Thank you for joining me today on No Dusty Bibles! Remember, ignoring God’s guidance only leads to struggle, but trusting Him always leads to peace. If God is calling you to something today, don’t wait—choose obedience and experience His faithfulness. Until then, keep your Bibles open and your faith strong. See you next time!