EXODUS 10
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, that I may show these signs of mine among them, 2 and that you may tell in the hearing of your son and of your grandson how I have dealt harshly with the Egyptians and what signs I have done among them, that you may know that I am the Lord.”3 So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me. 4 For if you refuse to let my people go, behold, tomorrow I will bring locusts into your country, 5 and they shall cover the face of the land, so that no one can see the land. And they shall eat what is left to you after the hail, and they shall eat every tree of yours that grows in the field, 6 and they shall fill your houses and the houses of all your servants and of all the Egyptians, as neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen, from the day they came on earth to this day.’” Then he turned and went out from Pharaoh. – Exodus 10:1-6
EXODUS 10 WARNING ON THE PLAGUE OF LOCUSTS
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
God continued to bring plagues until Pharaoh released his people
No matter how much warnings Pharaoh got, his heart is hardened
God was patient enough to give him preparation for this plague
But if he continues with his hard-heartedness, they will all perish.
This eighth plague shows us how God is faithful to deliver his people and how he will bring judgment upon those who oppress them. You would think that by now, Pharaoh would have already been convinced of the powerful God that the Israelites serve. During the previous plague, we see a glimpse of light when he admits that he was wrong and God was right, but once again, as soon as the plague was lifted, he goes back to that darkness.
According to a commentary, the spiritual meaning of locusts is often interpreted as a symbol of transformation, regeneration and spiritual growth. Locusts are known for their swarming behavior and ability to transform landscapes, which could be a symbol for spiritual awakening and growth.
REFLECTION
- What was God’s reason for bringing about these plagues according to verses 1-2?
