In Exodus 8:22 (NLT), the Lord spoke to Moses, "But this time I will spare the region of Goshen, where my people live. No flies will be found there. Then you will know that I am the LORD and that I am present even in the heart of your land". This is similar to what we read in our opening scripture today. As God's judgments of plagues rained in Egypt by the hand of Moses God put a distinction or exemption of the children of Israel, so that their lives and properties were safe and spared from destruction. In the last plague of the death of the first born, children of Israel were also exempted through the blood which was put at the door posts. If you're born again, you are not like everybody else. There is a distinction. He knows you and everything that is yours. In Christ, you and what belongs to you are preserved and exempted from destruction.

The Lord perfects all that concerns you (Psalm 138:8). You cannot belong to Jesus Christ and be like everybody else. Colossians 3:3 says that your life is hid with Christ in God. While others can predict that you will suffer because of prevailing social and economic conditions in your workplace or nation, God's truth is that you are exempted. There is distinction with God. He says, "I will satisfy you in drought" (Isaiah 58:11). That means when there is drought, whether literal or figuratively, you are exempted. Your experience will be different from others. If people are just dropping dead, it doesn't happen with you. It doesn't matter what disease may be announced in your location, don't panic. Isaiah 8:12 (NIV) declares, "don't fear what they fear". Be assured that with God there is distinction and exemption. Live a focused life in His word. Your destiny in God is absolutely inspiring.