Exodus 3:20
And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.
EXODUS 3:20
God declares He will act with “a mighty hand” and “wonders” in the midst of Egypt. The dramatic signs will compel Pharaoh to release Israel. This verse climaxes God’s deliverance plan with sovereign demonstration of power. It points to both rescue and recognition: God’s wonders reveal His glory to the nations and validate His people’s identity as His own.
The theme of God’s mighty acts affirms divine sovereignty over rulers and powers. It also emphasizes that salvation comes through divine initiative, not human strategy alone. The wonders serve as signs that God is engaged in history and will not abandon His promises. This passage foreshadows Christ’s own decisive acts of salvation—the ultimate display of God’s power effected through weakness and sacrifice.
In today’s world, trust God’s “mighty hand” when facing systemic barriers—economic, political, or relational. Seek discernment about when to act and when to wait for divine intervention. Encourage others with stories of how small steps in faith led to dramatic breakthroughs, pointing toward the larger redemptive arc in history. Recognize that true deliverance often comes with a call to worship and a transformed life.
Cross-References: Psalm 77:14; Mark 10:27; Acts 2:22-23