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Shifting Blame

At the end of today's reading, we see Moses doubting the plan. God had promised the deliverance of his people, but Moses seems to have forgotten that God had told him that he would harden Pharaoh's heart. By doing so, the Egyptians would be favorable to Israel, and they would not leave empty-handed. 

Moses couldn't see what God was doing in their midst. He had approached Pharaoh advocating for his people's freedom, and now the situation was worse than ever. Not only was Pharaoh furious, but the Israelite leaders were now cursing Moses and Aaron. 

Sometimes things don't turn out as we had planned, which can make us feel completely insecure. Moses was not only ready to give up, but he pointed the finger back at God, accusing him of not rescuing his people at all. Insecurity has a way of causing us to shift blame. When we live out of insecurity, we can be quick to point the finger at others when things haven't gone as planned.

The truth was, things were going exactly according to how God had planned it. God knew that Pharaoh would say no on the first ask, and he even warned Moses that it would play out this way. However, Moses fell under the pressure of those around them who couldn't see the big picture. God was at work; he was preparing the way for the deliverance of his people. It just wasn't happening in the way Moses would have liked. 

Daily Challenge: When things don't go as planned, do you find yourself pointing the finger at others? Pray and ask God to help you respond to stressful situations with the peace of God.