Dear Daily Message Readers,
Exodus 2:11 (NIV) One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people.
As humans, we believe that the plans and ways of God should be revealed to us on demand. This type of thinking comes out of world that is quickly telling God and others, I want it now, and if I dont get want I want right now, there is going to be trouble. This is a dangerous philosophy, because not only are we questioning Almighty God, but are thwarting the plans He has for our lives.
In Exodus two, we see an early glimpse of this human tendency. Moses, who was raised in the courts of Egyptian society, including the days best libraries and teachers (Acts 7:22), saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave. After looking around to see if anyone was coming or watching him, he killed the slave driver and buried him in the sand (2:11).
Moses was clearly upset at the mistreatment of Gods people, and he wanted to do something about it. However, his decision to take action against Gods timing (Notice he did not receive any command from God to kill the Egyptian at that time or at all) delayed the Lords plan for the deliverance of the Israelites by 40 years as Moses learned humility in the desert.
But the story of Moses doesnt end there. In fact, notice what is recorded of him after God used him to free the Israelites from Egypt: Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth (Numbers 12:3). Say what? Yes, Moses, after humbly submitting to the Lords timing, will, and purpose for His life, was considered to be one of the most humble human beings to walk the earth. And it was only when he decided to force Gods timing and will for His life by committing pre-meditated murder that he failed to lead the people and sinned.
Being humble, submitting every decision big and small to the Lord, and waiting on His perfect timing, goes entirely against our natural inclinations. It even goes against the current culture of I want it and I want it now. It's an upside-down philosophy. However, it is biblical, and millions have practiced before us. Shouldn't we do the same? Faith Lesson: Humbling yourself to Gods will is the first step toward spiritual maturity in Christ.
In Christ,
Darin Smith
Exodus 2:11 (NIV) One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people.
As humans, we believe that the plans and ways of God should be revealed to us on demand. This type of thinking comes out of world that is quickly telling God and others, I want it now, and if I dont get want I want right now, there is going to be trouble. This is a dangerous philosophy, because not only are we questioning Almighty God, but are thwarting the plans He has for our lives.
In Exodus two, we see an early glimpse of this human tendency. Moses, who was raised in the courts of Egyptian society, including the days best libraries and teachers (Acts 7:22), saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave. After looking around to see if anyone was coming or watching him, he killed the slave driver and buried him in the sand (2:11).
Moses was clearly upset at the mistreatment of Gods people, and he wanted to do something about it. However, his decision to take action against Gods timing (Notice he did not receive any command from God to kill the Egyptian at that time or at all) delayed the Lords plan for the deliverance of the Israelites by 40 years as Moses learned humility in the desert.
But the story of Moses doesnt end there. In fact, notice what is recorded of him after God used him to free the Israelites from Egypt: Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth (Numbers 12:3). Say what? Yes, Moses, after humbly submitting to the Lords timing, will, and purpose for His life, was considered to be one of the most humble human beings to walk the earth. And it was only when he decided to force Gods timing and will for His life by committing pre-meditated murder that he failed to lead the people and sinned.
Being humble, submitting every decision big and small to the Lord, and waiting on His perfect timing, goes entirely against our natural inclinations. It even goes against the current culture of I want it and I want it now. It's an upside-down philosophy. However, it is biblical, and millions have practiced before us. Shouldn't we do the same? Faith Lesson: Humbling yourself to Gods will is the first step toward spiritual maturity in Christ.
In Christ,
Darin Smith
