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Stiff-Necked People
(April 3, 2008)
Have you ever thought about the hardness of Pharaoh’s heart? Plague after plague
pounded the nation of Egypt, yet Pharaoh surrendered not. His magicians threw in
the towel after God’s 4th sign, but not Pharaoh. His servants raised
a white flag after God’s 7th sign, but not Pharaoh. His subjects
pleaded for mercy after God’s 11th sign, but not Pharaoh - it was
almost as if Pharaoh had no long or short term memory.
Have you ever pondered the hardness of Israel’s heart? Deliverance after
deliverance blessed the nation of Israel as they escaped Egypt, yet their
rebellion continued. They said,
 | Lord, we’ll be your people if you will deliver us from the army which is at our heels. Deliverance was immediate; however, submission was short-lived. |
| Lord, we’ll obey all if you will deliver us from thirst. Deliverance was immediate; however, obedience was passing. |
| Lord, we’ll heed your law if you will deliver us from hunger. Deliverance was immediate; however, conformance was brief. |
| Lord, we’ll be content if you will deliver us from the monotony of our diet. Deliverance was immediate; however, contentment was fleeting. |
| Lord, we’ll look to you if you will deliver us from fiery serpents. Deliverance was immediate; however, focus was short-term. |
Perpetual rebellion leads me to believe that like Pharaoh, Israel had little or no memory.
Enough of Pharaoh and Israel, what about you and I? How many deals have we offered God? I suspect, too many. And once we’ve made our deals, how long have we kept them? I suspect, not very long. Then we must ask, how many conditional promises can we find in God’s word? A good many. How many times has God not kept His word? Not one!
My friends, Pharaoh and Israel are not the only people with poor memories. Better memories will help loosen stiff necks.
Article Written by Elder Dolph Painter, Moriah Primitive Baptist Church
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