Bible Explorer for the Young (Exodus)Sample

Who Rules Your Heart?

Hebrews 3:15

Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.

Moses and his brother, Aaron, met with Pharaoh in Egypt to ask him to let the Israelites go. Pharaoh said, “No!” because his heart was stubborn.

God instructed Moses and Aaron to perform a miracle to show God’s greatness. Aaron threw his staff* and it turned into a snake. Pharaoh also commanded his men and magicians to do the same thing and they did it too. However, Aaron’s staff swallowed theirs. It showed that the power in Aaron’s staff was greater than the one in Pharaoh’s. However, Pharaoh's heart was still stubborn and he didn't want to let them go. 

The danger of a stubborn heart is real. When someone’s heart becomes as hard as a stone, it will become numb and dull to God’s voice. But, when the God of peace guards your heart, the peace of God will rule your heart. 

Let God be the ruler over your heart. When you know that your heart is getting harder, turn to Him and let Him take it over. He will transform your heart to a new and clean heart. 

Prayer

Dear God, strengthen my heart to trust You. Deliver me from being stubborn and help me to be able to listen to You and obey Your words. Amen.

*staff - a long, straight stick, especially one used to assist in walking