Scripture

The Lord will make himself known to the Egyptians. Yes, they will know the Lord and will give their sacrifices and offerings to him.

Observation

The Lord is advancing against Egypt, riding on a swift cloud. The Lord will send a hard and cruel master to rule over the Egyptians. The water of the Nile will dry up, and the whole nation will be in despair.

A spirit of foolishness will come over the leaders and officials, and Egypt will be left weak.

The cities of Egypt will come under the influence of the Lord. They will even begin to speak Hebrew and they will offer sacrifices.

The Lord will make Himself known to the Egyptians. He will strike them and then He will heal them. Assyria, Egypt and Israel will be allies, and the Lord will bless them.

Application

The prophet is looking at God’s blessing of Egypt in his own context. Several Egyptian cities did in fact become centres where Jewish people lived in large numbers.

Much later, after the death and resurrection of Jesus, the gospel was preached in Egypt, and many people were saved. Much of North Africa was influenced by christianity. In a very real way, The Lord made himself known to Egypt.

Although the country is Muslim dominated these days, there is a big Christian population. The Lord continues to bless the people of Egypt.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for your eternal purposes. Your promises never fail because you never fail. Amen.