By now, Pharoah was convinced that the sight of Moses and Aaron was not going to fare well for either him and or the Egyptians. He saw firsthand the Nile become blood, frogs,gnats, flies, livestock die, boils, hail and locusts. The spectular was yet to come, in the form of darkness. The darkness was pervasive throughout the land except for all of the Israelites in the places where they lived. For three days, the land was in the dark and it was complete darkness like a blanket between the earth and the rays of the sun. Pharoah then summoned Moses, who told him that the people can leave but the flocks and herd had to stay. Normally, that would be a victory but Moses insisted that wasn't good enough since the animals would be used for sacrifice. In Moses' word, not a hoof was to be left behind. But God hardened Pharoah's heart and he sent Moses away with the threat that he will die the next time their faces meet. Moses replied that it would be just as Pharoah says and that he will never appear before him again.
Darkness is a scary thing. Not initially, we get used to our immediate surroundings and stay put while we rely on secondary means of illumination when available. After a while, I would tend to go to sleep - hoping when I awake that the light would be restored. For three days, the light was turned off and that is a long time especially since you don't when it will be restored. The same thing is with our faith and how we "turn off" the light for a period of time. For me, I tend to miss the "light" and will return to it and desire to be illuminated by it. God's word was and always will be the light that I need daily.
The week is over and we do expect our first snowfall overnight for 2012. The amounts should be managable but I will pray for my s-i-l and her family who usually gets more and her safety as she treks down to our area for lunch. Prayers for the safety of those in the Seattle area especially Scotty and Katy and their family as they cope with the ice and the damage that comes with it.
Praise for today: Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Is. 12: 5
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