9-26-17 Why did God Choose Little Egypt?
Why Did God Choose Little Egypt? - By Daymond Duck -
On Aug. 21, 2017, there was a total solar eclipse over the U.S. and because God used darkness to warn Pharaoh to repent and to let His people go (Ex. 10:21-29), some Jewish Rabbis believe the eclipse was a warning to the U.S. for its citizens to repent of their sins.
The eclipse reached its maximum coverage of the sun over the U.S. in an area of southern Illinois called "Little Egypt." That area is called "Little Egypt" partly because it has a river system that is much like the Nile Valley in Egypt.
Egypt subjected the children of Israel to slavery. And during the Civil War, there was illegal slavery in southern Illinois.
Several cities (Karnak, Cairo, and Thebes) and some businesses (King Tut's Gas Station) in "Little Egypt" have Egyptian names.
A second total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. on Apr. 8, 2024. It will also reach its maximum coverage of the sun over "Little Egypt."
This brings up a question: Why did God choose "Little Egypt" to receive the first dose of maximum darkness and why did He choose it to receive a second dose about seven years from now?
If darkness in Egypt was a warning to Pharaoh to repent, is darkness in "Little Egypt" a warning to the U.S. for its citizens to repent?
Without question, repentance is needed and it is a good thing. But some question any connection between the eclipse and repentance in the U.S. so I suggest that we look at some interesting facts.
Just know that God loves people, but He loves their souls more. Know that God brings good out of everything and He uses problems to draw people to Him before they perish or have even greater problems.
Know that more people in Texas, Louisiana and Florida have probably talked to God longer and harder since the eclipse than they did before. Know that many have a greater understanding of the power of God. Know that many now realize that they were taking God and their blessings for granted.
Many people are suffering and they will suffer more, but if just one person got saved that soul is worth more than all the property damage that occurred.
The eclipse didn't last three days, but three days after the eclipse tropical storm Harvey became a hurricane. It struck the Texas Coast a few hours later.
The first Plague in Egypt was water turned into blood, dead fish, stinking and unsanitary water (Ex. 7:14-25). During the flooding in Texas and Louisiana, raw sewage and chemicals got into the water. In some places, strong contamination caused the water to stink and receding water left behind dead fish and animals that quickly started to stink.
The third Plague in Egypt was lice (The root word means gnats or mosquitoes).
Health officials in Texas and Louisiana warned that stagnant water will provide millions of places for mosquitoes to breed. They called for aerial spraying to control mosquitoes that spread diseases (Zika, Cholera, etc.).
The fifth plague in Egypt was the death of the cattle, horses, camels, donkeys, and sheep (Ex. 9:1-7). Hurricane Harvey killed many animals.
The seventh Plague in Egypt was hail (Ex. 9:13-35). God said hail would fall unlike anything that has ever happened before or anything that will ever happen again. Some did not believe God's warning because Egypt is a very dry country with less than one inch of rain per year.
Because of the warm temperatures, Florida rarely gets hail, but it does happen. In fact, on Sept. 10, 2017, it was reported that hail had fallen in Tampa and Miami during hurricane Irma.
The ninth Plague in Egypt was darkness (Ex. 10:21-29). Although it was a different matter, the Dept. of Homeland Security said at its peak on Sept. 11, 2017, about 15 million Floridians were without electricity. Three-fourths of the state was in darkness. In an amazing turnaround, the electricity (and light) was restored to about 10 million homes in just 2 days.
The tenth Plague in Egypt was the death of the first-born son and animals (Ex. 11:1-12:30). Following the death of multitudes, Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron by night. He ordered the Jews to leave Egypt. "And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men" (Ex. 12:33).
As Hurricane Irma approached, everyone that could be urged to leave Florida. The roads were jammed.
When the Israelites left Israel, Pharaoh pursued them (Ex. 14:1-31). Pharaoh thought he had them trapped against the Red Sea. The Israelites were afraid, but Moses said, "The Lord shall fight for you." God told Moses to lift his rod and stretch it over the Red Sea and divide it. Moses did and God sent a strong east wind that made the waters go back so that the Israelites could cross on dry ground.
Many skeptics deny that this happened. Some suggest the Jews crossed in shallow water, an earthquake or a landslide dried up the water, etc.
The Bible says the Lord did it. And many conservative theologians and preachers accept it as a historical fact. Some things in the Bible may not make sense to us.
But it is wrong to question the Bible.
At Tampa Bay, Florida, strong winds from the northeast blew the water out of the Bay. People walked on land that is usually under water. It proves that God could send a strong east wind to divide the Red Sea and let the Jews cross on dry ground if He wanted to (Ex. 14:21-22). A similar event also happened in the Bahamas.
Also, at Tampa Bay, two Manatees got stranded on dry ground because the water receded so fast. People put the Manatees on tarps and drug them 100 yds. back to the water.
There are other fascinating things:
One, the rod of Moses turned into a snake (Ex. 7:8-12) and there were snakes in the flood waters in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.
Two, the children of Israel complained about their need for drinking water on at least two different occasions (Ex. 17:1-7; Num. 20:9-12) and some of the flood victims complained about a lack of water.
Three, hurricane Jose looked like it was going to strike the Caribbean, but it turned away and wandered around in the southwest Atlantic for several days; and the children of Israel looked like they were going to enter the Promised Land, but they turned away and wandered around in the wilderness for forty years.
Even though the citizens of Florida were urged to evacuate, some decided to stay and have a "hurricane party." Menu favorites included cold beer and hot wings. Some lifted their drinks in the air and shouted, "Happy Hurricane."
Concerning His return, Jesus said, "But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be" (Matt. 24:37-39).
Did God choose "Little Egypt" to remind the U.S. that He sent Ten Plagues on Egypt?
Did God choose "Little Egypt" to remind the U.S. we have been taking our blessings for granted and He can take them away anytime He wants to do it?
Did God choose "Little Egypt" to remind the U.S. that He is in control and no nation has enough wealth, weapons or whatever to resist Him?
Has God sent or allowed birth pang like disasters (increasing in frequency and strength) to remind the U.S. of an important sign of our Lord's return?
Understand that as bad as it was, the flooding in Texas, Louisiana and Florida was a little puddle compared to the great Flood in Noah's day and what our nation has gone through is nothing compared to what will happen in the Tribulation period.
Prophecy Plus Ministries, Inc.
Daymond & Rachel Duck
9-26-17
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