Exodus 7

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The staffs of Pharaoh's men turned it to serpents as well. Then the Serpent from the Lord's (Aaron's) staff swallowed them. Since his men could do the same Pharaoh paid no attention. This repeats itself with the Nile water turning to blood. Pharaoh's men can create an illusion that mimics part of the Lord's work, so Pharaoh believes in them. not the word of the Lord.

I say they produced part because, then men might have turned the staff in to a serpent, but it did not swallow another, it does not specifically say it, but Pharaoh's men could not have reproduced the turning of water to blood in the Nile because it was done, and that was the largest body of water in the area. It says that his men could do the same. This would have to pertain to changing the water on a smaller scale. I believe this is important to point out, because we fight against this in everyday life. There are people who claim to be acting on God's behalf, yet their actions do not meet their words. They give the illusion, but the illusion is not complete, a part is missing. Nothing man can do will ever come close to reaching the fullness that the Lord produces. Many will try, the might get part of it, but it will always be lacking somewhere.

We have to be on guard for these people, not only for our own sake, but for the sake of those around us. There will be many, just like the Pharaoh. They only need to see a similarity to believe, as a result they get on the path of man, not God. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.


Peace,
Brian