Exodus 10:22-23 “And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”
This is a dramatic physical representation of a spiritual reality. Egypt can be seen as a lost generation that has rejected God’s gift of redemption, while Israel represents a people trusting God alone. Egypt hovers in darkness, only seeing flickers of distant, external light, while Israel’s light springs from within, as their homes shine with hope and joy in belief.
These two peoples were dwelling in the same land, one residing in black nothingness and the other enjoying radiant vision. Faith in God and His word is the differentiating factor both then and now. Simple trust in the Lord’s command could have delivered Egypt from their darkness, just as a child-like faith today can deliver any sinner.
Exodus 10:22-23 “And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”