Promise 29 from Exodus 12:35-36

Ex. 12:35-36 - "Now the sons of Israel had done according to the word of Moses, for they had requested from the Egyptians articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and the Lord had given the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians." - In the midst of mourning the death of their firstborns, the Egyptians handed their gold and jewellery over to the Israelites. You would think that it would be out of fear that they surrendered their valuables, but it wasn't. It was out of blessing because of the favour God gave to Israel. You would have to imagine being in this scene to appreciate the incredible miracle that was taking place. If man was in control, the Egyptians would have surely gone to war with the Israelites, simply because it was "their" god who caused all the death and plagues. They would have been jealous that their gods were not as mighty, that they didn't have the same favour, or even more, as the Israelites. But God was clearly in control by fulfilling what He said would happen. This happened because the Israelites did as they were told to do. They would not have experienced the miracle otherwise. I'm sure it wasn't for them to ask the Egyptians for their gold, but they stepped out in faith and God blessed them. When we step out to do the impossible, in obedience to what He instructs us to do. He will bless us!