The Israelites had suffered greatly at the hands of the Egyptians, virtually becoming slave labor for Pharaoh’s self-serving projects. God heard their cry for help, and hence, the plagues that brought Egypt to her knees.

The Death Angel which took the lives of all the firstborn of Egypt was the final installment in God’s plan of retribution.

Just before they were released, the Lord had instructed the Israelites to “borrow” their Egyptian neighbors’ gold and jewels.  God made their neighbors “favorably disposed” to give it up.  It was their “going away gift.”  God always laughs last.

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, Your ways are higher than ours.  We simply trust You and Your instructions for life.  You do miracles SO GREATLY!

DAILY READING:  Ex. 10-12

P.S.  Happy birthday to me today.  67.  My wonderful wife made me a red velvet chocolate cake.  Yum.