In Egypt, all vegetation depends on the water of the Nile. God says to Pharaoh through the first plague in Exodus 7:17-18, “You are dependent. I can take your livelihood away from you at any time.”

The turning of Nile water into blood is about realizing that our life depends on God. Every moment in our life is a gift from God.

What is interesting is that Pharaoh’s people were able to take life away from them and add to the misery but were unable to heal the damage (Exodus 7:22).