EXODUS 11:7. “But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the Lord doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.” A DIFFERENCE. The country where they lived, seemed to be one and the same. Some were rich and pleasure-seeking people, others had nothing to their name. Four hundred years passed, away from God, then Moses came – To make sure they knew the difference.
The words they used in speech, both sides clearly understood. Communicating truth from Moses, it was rejected when they heard. Rejecting Moses, they were acting in defiance to the Lord –
He who was the One who made the difference.
Country, clothes and culture – often there is no difference. Some call out to God – others seem to have no conscience – Recognizing God is near – He manifests His presence – Because there is a difference.
People look on the outside and that is all they see. Some are years in bondage, and others living free. God looks on the inside – you can hide your heart from me – But God knows there is a difference.
When thoughts of God’s redeeming grace bring joy from deep within; And a life is set at liberty, and the soul set free from sin – And your voice, and mind, and soul can’t stop from praising Him – Then God knows there is a difference.
Friends of mine go one way, and I go on another. Some people live life openly, and others under cover. But I can tell from words and ways those enjoying life eternal – Even I know there is a difference.
“Father, I am sure that nothing ever catches You by surprise. My concern is that if I act on my own, most everything would catch me by surprise. So my prayer is that I will always be conscious of Your leading in every unknown that looks good but may not be. Please never let me make decisions based only on externals. Help me to know the difference between right and wrong, true and false, holy and sinful. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”