Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites, forcing them to build store cities, Pithom and Rameses. The harder they’re oppressed, the more they multiply Egyptians grow increasingly afraid and intensify the labor. Marks a turning point, where fear led to cruelty, and prosperity was met with persecution. Yet even in suffering, the Israelites multiplied. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s promise persists, even under oppression. Affliction couldn’t stop fruitfulness. God’s promise outpaces Pharaoh’s cruelty.

It reads in Exodus 1:11–14 Easy: So, the Egyptians made the Israelites work as their slaves. The Egyptian masters made the Israelites do very hard work. They had to build cities for the king, Pharaoh, where he could store food for his people. The names of the cities were Pithom and Rameses. The Egyptians made the Israelites work more and more. But the Israelites still became more in number. They had many children, and they lived in every part of the country. Because of this, the Egyptians began to be afraid of them. So, the Egyptians made the Israelites work without any rest. The Israelites became very upset because of all the difficult work. They had to build houses with bricks and mortar. They also did many different kinds of work in the fields. The Egyptians made the Israelites do all this difficult work.

Father God, You see the burdens we carry, the harsh labor, the bitter days, the places where injustice has made life hard. You saw Your people in Egypt, tired, hurting, and pressed down, yet You never abandoned them. You multiplied their strength, You prepared their deliverance. Today, we lift those who are weary, those who are mistreated, those whose work is heavy and unkind. Let Your mercy meet them. Let Your justice rise for them. Let Your Spirit comfort them. For us, Lord, teach us to be voices of compassion, hands of help, and hearts that remember You are the God who sees, the God who rescues, the God who restores. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.