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Introduction
As I was preparing for tonight’s message, I came across a funny story regarding Muhammad Ali.
The story went like this;
“In Muhammad Ali’s heyday as the heavy weight champion in boxing, he had taken his seat on a 747 which was starting to taxi down the runway for take off.
The flight attendant walked by and noticed Ali did not have on his seat belt, and said, “Please fasten your seat belt, sir.”
He looked up proudly and snapped, “Superman don’t need no seat belt.”
Without hesitation she stared at him and said, “Superman don’t need no plane.””
For the last two weeks, we discussed how Moses and the Israelites were discouraged after Moses first encounter with Pharaoh.
Things didn’t get easier for them, they got harder.
In the midst of their discouragement, we discussed five promises that can encourage us in the midst of a discouraging season and they were;
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The Lord is THE LORD.
2.) The Lord established a covenant.
3.) The Lord knows our suffering.
4.) The Lord redeems and rescues.
5.) Entrance into the Promise Land.
Tonight, we are at a point in the story where Moses and Aaron are going to confront Pharaoh again.
Now, Pharaoh won’t let them go because of his pride and his sin of pride, just like our sin of pride, will be his downfall.
(Prayer)
A Harden Heart
Back in chapter 4 of Exodus we first encountered the phrase “But I will harden his heart.”
and Dante asked, what that all meant.
Tonight, we are going to answer that question because it comes again not once but twice in the texts we just read;
Harden: In Hebrew means “to twist” or “wring out”
(Example: Wringing out a wet cloth)
So with that example, imagine the Lord taking Pharaoh’s heart and wringing out his heart.
What is the Lord going to wring or twist out of Pharaoh?
Stubbornness and Pride.
How will the Lord do this?
By giving Pharaoh what he wants.
And what does Pharaoh actually want?
Remember Exodus 5:2?
Ultimately, in Pharaoh’s heart is the substances pride.
Pride: Arrogance or delusions of greatness on account of one’s achievements, status or possessions.
Scripture frequently speaks of God humbling the proud.
Pride is viewed as a great evil because it involves pretending to a greatness and glory that belong rightly to God alone.
The wrath of the Lord will be placed upon Pharaoh by handing him over to want he really wants; to be glorified and reject the Living God.
The apostle Paul addressed this in Romans 1:18-25
Pharaoh is claiming to be wise by mocking and rejecting the living God.
The Lord is going to be patient with him and show Pharaoh grace numerous times, but ultimately the Lord’s patience will run out.
“God is patient, but He isn’t passive.”
Patient: To be able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people; To get something done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying.
Passive: accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
Judgement will come to Pharaoh and to all of this world.
Jesus said;
We can’t read these passages and think “Wow, Pharaoh is such bad person, glad I’m not like him.”
Just by thinking that, we are allowing the sin of pride to flow from our hearts.”
We can and have all lived a life out of pride and culture doesn’t help things either.
Culture wants us to buy into this sin of pride and to glorify in our sins that reject God.
Examples of Pride:
Aren’t teachable.
Never admit mistakes.
Always wanting to be the center of attention.
Don’t like when someone is “better then you” at something.
Too good to do the “small things.”
“If you think you are perfect and have no issues to deal with, you are allowing the sin of pride to control your life.”
What’s the cure?
A Life of Humility
How do we live a life of humility?
Being totally submissive to the Lord.
“If we don’t submit our lives to the Lord with humility, it’s difficult to live a life of humility.”
God shows favor on those who live a life of humility;
Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh all got a glimpse of what they deserve.
Look at verse 10-12 in chapter 7 of Exodus
Moses and Aaron were given wisdom that the Lord is the victor.
Pharaoh was and will continue to be shown disgrace because of the Lord’s victory, and his pride will ultimately will lead to his down fall.
What does our heart desire?
Do we desire to be glorified or the Lord?
I know many of you know the right answer, but ask yourself, Am I living out the right answer?
John Bunyan once wrote;
“He that is down needs fear no fall,
He that is low, no pride;
He that is humble ever shall
Have God to be his guide.”
Let the Lord be the guide of our lives so we don’t fear the fall of our pride.
(Prayer)
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