READ Exodus 10
Pharaoh's will hardens.
 
INSIGHT
God does not compromise. Moses asks Pharaoh to let the nation of Israel go into the wilderness to worship God. Pharaoh refuses but says the men can go. But those are not God's instructions. Pharaoh pays the price. But, while God does not compromise, He does forgive. With the hand of judgment on him, Pharaoh begs God for forgiveness. God withdraws the judgment. Have you compromised in your walk with God? He will not accept it. But He will forgive and restore you if you ask Him.
 
PRAYER
Offer this psalm of praise to the God who is too holy to accept compromise:
The Lord is righteous in all his ways
And faithful in all his acts.  
The Lord is near all who call out to him,
All who call out to him with integrity.  
He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
He hears their cry for help and saves them
(Psalm 145:17-19).
 
As you contemplate the glory, majesty, and holiness of God, pray this passage of confession to Him:
Out of the depths I call to you, Lord!  
Lord, listen to my voice;
Let your ears be attentive
To my cry for help.  
Lord, if you kept an account of iniquities,
Lord, who could stand?  
But with you there is forgiveness,
So that you may be revered (Psalm 130:1-4).
 
Now pray this confession to the Lord:
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,  
All you who put your hope in the Lord  
(Psalm 31:24).
 
As you confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, voice your affirmation of God's Word:
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
You righteous ones; shout for joy,
All you upright in heart (Psalm 32:11).
 
As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:

• Greater insight into Scripture
• The hungry around the world
• Today's activities

 
Offer this prayer of worship to the Lord:
The Lord will send his faithful love by day;  
His song will be with me in the night —
A prayer to the God of my life (Psalm 42:8).