S – Moses said to Pharaoh, “You may have the honor of choosing. When should I appeal on behalf of you, your officials, and your people, that the frogs be taken away from you and your houses, and remain only in the Nile?” 

¹⁰ “Tomorrow,” he answered

Exodus 8:9–10 CSB

O – When given the choice, Pharoah chose one more night with the stench and plague of the frogs.  Why would he want another night when it could have been remedied immediately?

A – Why would would choose one more day of anything opposing God in our life?  Fear and Pride are big culprits.  Staying in a place that is familiar is easier than moving into the unknown.  We can get used to the “stench” of our sins and actions and they are not “so bad.”  God waits for us to make the move today.

R – Lord, thank you for the power of the cross to transform our lives.  Give us courage today to look soberly at our lives and move toward you.  It may be uncomfortable or even challenging for us.  Yet, the alternative is staying where we are is no the answer.  Holy Spirit, lead us into a place of freedom today.