"Sir, something terrible has happened! An innocent lamb broke free, lost its way in the raging sandstorm, and eventually collapsed beneath the merciless desert, never to wake up again."
There was a slight tremor in the voice. Obviously, this sudden change made it difficult for the messenger to calm down.
The night in the desert is as cold as an ice cellar, and every grain of sand seems to be able to devour the faint flame of life.
Moses' heart tightened when he heard this, but then slowly relaxed.
He knew very well that young lives were so fragile in this harsh environment.
Even without this accident, the hardship of the long journey would be enough to cause many of them to collapse prematurely.
He sighed softly and ordered:
"Put it in a safe place and let it return to dust. This is also a respect for life."
However.
This seemingly insignificant episode quietly set off a storm in distant Egypt...
…
The Hebrew team led by Moses, carrying the desire for freedom and leading a large team of cattle and sheep, continued to stumble forward in the vast desert.
Their hearts are filled with hope.
Because Moses continued to deliver oracles from God.
——The promised land, the new home that God carefully prepared for the Hebrews, is just around the corner!
This belief is like an oasis in the desert, giving them endless strength and courage.
The Hebrews' laughter and joy echoed in the dry air.
They are grateful for God's guidance and believe that a new life is about to begin.
However, this tranquility did not last long.
A sudden sound of horse hooves, like the whisper of death, broke all the peace.
Pharaoh, the monarch who had nodded in agreement to their departure, now came like a dark cloud, full of anger and with endless pursuers.
"Moses, how dare you betray me!"
Pharaoh's voice echoed in the desert, full of resentment and anger.
His red eyes seemed to be spewing flames.
"Ramesses, why are you here?"
Moses stepped back cautiously.
Looking at the army behind him, it was obvious that they were not here with good intentions.
Pharaoh did not answer his question.
He led his men closer step by step, talking to himself about the devastating disaster that Egypt suffered after Moses and his men left.
——The death of the unfortunate lamb became the fuse for God to send the tenth plague.
The lamb that died a few days ago died in Egypt.
God felt that the number of sheep provided by Egypt was not enough, so he brought down punishment according to the previous oracle.
Overnight, disaster struck the firstborn sons of Egypt and all the firstborn of livestock.
Even Pharaoh's beloved eldest son was not spared.
The princess's madness and the wailing in the palace brought the Pharaoh's anger to a peak.
He vowed to make the Hebrews pay the price!
Faced with Pharaoh's roar, Moses tried to persuade him with reason, hoping that he would calm down.
But anger is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, and has already trampled reason into pieces.
The Hebrews, threatened by Pharaoh's elite soldiers, were forced to abandon all illusions of comfort.
With their cattle and sheep, they seek a glimmer of hope in the endless escape.
They ran, they shouted, and every step was on the edge of death.
Finally, when the last ray of sunset sank into the horizon, they arrived at the shore of the Red Sea.
There is a turbulent sea in front of us and an enemy chasing us relentlessly behind us.
The Hebrew army was like a flock of frightened lambs.
Behind him followed the sound of iron hooves of the Pharaoh's elite guards and the sound of sharp arrows breaking through the air.
Amid the flying dust, the terrified cries of cattle and sheep and the gasps of the crowd intertwined into a symphony of despair.
They ran forward desperately.
Just to escape the arrogant tyranny and ruthless pursuit.
At this moment, despair and hope are intertwined.
But Moses knew that God had never abandoned them.
Moses stood at the front of the group, gazing out at the seemingly impassable ocean.
There is an unprecedented determination and faith surging in my heart.
He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and prayed to the sky with the utmost sincerity:
"Great Lord, please have mercy on your people and grant us a miracle to escape our suffering!"
It seemed as if it was responding to his pious call.
The sky suddenly changed, and the originally violent sea surface miraculously calmed down.
Moses suddenly opened his eyes, and there was an unprecedented light in them.
He gripped the magic staff tightly in his hand and threw it into the Red Sea with all his strength.
I saw the cane draw a brilliant arc in the air.
The moment it touched the water, the sea water split into two sides, as if gently pushed aside by an invisible hand, revealing a smooth path to freedom.
"Get down quickly!"
Moses' voice resounded through the air, filled with undeniable power.
The Hebrew people were shocked at first, then burst into ecstatic cheers.
Without hesitation, they rushed into the newly opened "land" and ran wildly on the seabed.
Every step carries the hope of rebirth.
However.
Pharaoh did not give up, anger blinded his eyes.
He roared madly:
"Chase them! They must not escape!"
then.
The Egyptian soldiers followed closely behind, jumping into the sea that was parted by the miracle, trying to recapture their prey.
But at this moment, a miracle happened.
The sea water seemed to be given life, starting from the shore, slowly and steadily closing in.
Devour those arrogant invaders one by one.
The soldiers' screams and struggles were quickly drowned out by the surging waves, leaving only silence and despair.
Pharaoh stood on the shore and watched his army disappear before his eyes.
His eyes were wide open, his face full of disbelief and pain.
"No!!! Moses, come back here!"
His roar echoed across the empty coastline, but no one responded.
Moses had led the Hebrews far away from this troubled place.
Their laughter and singing echoed in the distance, the most passionate hymns to freedom.
Feng Feng and six others stood aside and witnessed it all.
The air was filled with heavy silence, as if even breathing had become cautious.
Jin Shile's eyes flashed with complex emotions, and he murmured in a low voice:
"This punishment is indeed too much."
The tragic scene of the soldiers struggling in the waves and eventually sinking to the bottom of the sea kept replaying in his mind.
I feel mixed emotions.
Egypt, a once glorious country, is now in unprecedented trouble.
The shortage of food was like an invisible sickle hanging over the hearts of every Egyptian;
The shadow of the plague had not yet dissipated, and the death of the eldest son was a heavy blow.
The whole country seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze, and its vitality was gradually fading.
Feng Feng looked into the distance, his eyes showing both shock and thought.
He spoke slowly, with a hint of awe in his voice:
"Is this the legendary power of the gods?"
So horrible, so... unreasonable.
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