Scripture:
“But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel.”
Exodus 1:12 NKJV
Observation:
God had led His people into Egypt to be protected and fed during a time of great famine. They ended up staying in the land and multiplying there until the Egyptians became afraid because of their sheer numbers. The Egyptians began using them as slaves and afflicting them, “but the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew.”
Application:
Even in our worst times, God can be at work causing His people to multiply and grow. Some of the greatest seasons of persecution in the Church have also been the seasons of greatest growth. When God’s people start getting afflicted and persecuted, He always takes note and begins to work. In our personal lives, when we are being afflicted, we can know that growth is coming. We can never feel like God is not taking good care of us, He is working His plan and multiplication is coming.
Prayer:
Father God, You are the one who blessed Israel in their worst season of affliction and persecution. You caused them to multiply and become a powerful people in the midst of their suffering. May I always know that You are with me and working on my behalf. May I always know that You are working, even when I don’t see it and it doesn’t feel like it. You are incredible.
Yours,
Jeff
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