Remember
Exodus 10:1–6 (NASB95)
1Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, that I may perform these signs of Mine among them, 2and that you may tell in the hearing of your son, and of your grandson, how I made a mockery of the Egyptians and how I performed My signs among them, that you may know that I am the LORD.” 3Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 4‘For if you refuse to let My people go, behold, tomorrow I will bring locusts into your territory.5‘They shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be able to see the land. They will also eat the rest of what has escaped—what is left to you from the hail—and they will eat every tree which sprouts for you out of the field. 6‘Then your houses shall be filled and the houses of all your servants and the houses of all the Egyptians, something which neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen, from the day that they came upon the earth until this day.’ ” And he turned and went out from Pharaoh.
Commentary – Remember
Exodus 10:1-6 brings us into a pivotal moment in the story of the plagues. God has been systematically dismantling Egypt’s power structures, humiliating its gods, and exposing Pharaoh’s pride as hollow arrogance. But now, God shifts the focus. Through Moses, He delivers a message not only for Pharaoh but for the generations of Israelites to come. This plague, like all the others, was not just about judgment. It was about creating a legacy, one that would be passed down through stories of God’s power and faithfulness.
Exodus 10:1-6 brings us into a pivotal moment in the story of the plagues. God has been systematically dismantling Egypt’s power structures, humiliating its gods, and exposing Pharaoh’s pride as hollow arrogance. But now, God shifts the focus. Through Moses, He delivers a message not only for Pharaoh but for the generations of Israelites to come. This plague, like all the others, was not just about judgment. It was about creating a legacy, one that would be passed down through stories of God’s power and faithfulness.
One of the most striking aspects of this passage is Moses’ authority as God’s messenger. In previous chapters, Pharaoh had been in control, dismissing Moses and issuing commands. But here, the dynamic has shifted completely. Moses delivers God’s ultimatum: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me,” and without waiting for an answer, he turns and leaves Pharaoh’s presence. This bold action demonstrates that God, not Pharaoh, is now in control of the situation. Pharaoh’s refusal to humble himself would not thwart God’s plan.
The importance of remembering is central to this passage. God explicitly commands that His people recount these events to their children and grandchildren. Every detail of His power over Egypt and His faithfulness to Israel was to be preserved and passed down. This command highlights the value of memory in cultivating faith. When the Israelites remembered how God delivered them, they would be reminded of His sovereignty and His covenant promises. Forgetting, on the other hand, would lead to ingratitude, disobedience, and ultimately, a lack of faith.
For us today, this passage is a reminder of how vital it is to remember what God has done in our lives and to pass those stories on to others. Faith is often built on the foundation of memory, on recalling the times when God provided, delivered, or revealed Himself in undeniable ways. Without remembering, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are self-sufficient or to forget God’s faithfulness in moments of hardship. Like the Israelites, we are called to tell the next generation about what God has done, not just as an act of testimony but as an act of worship. Can you remember when God has acted for you? Pass those memories on to others.
In His Service,
Ryan Goodnight