S) "19 But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion. 20 So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My miracles which I shall do in the midst of it; and after that he will let you go."
Exodus 3:19-20 (NASB)
O) So, two years ago, to the day, I wrote about Exodus 5:22-23 and how important it is that our losses in life are handled correctly and humbly. Somehow, I missed the fact that Moses was warned ahead of time that his first encounter with Pharaoh was going to be unsuccessful. There aren't many examples of God warning a person that they will fail, but still go and do it. Jeremiah comes to mind, you might include Peter's denials, or even Jesus's own warnings to his disciples that e was going to die. These communications are, maybe, the most rare kind (without counting specific prophecies).
A) When God speaks, in any form, I need to listen. That part is simple. Even more importantly, I need to be recording what I'm getting from it. If I feel like God is putting something on my heart, or giving me a dream or vision, or however I can say He spoke to me without sounding like a weirdo, I need to take it seriously to the point that I can't forget it. How much differently might Moses have reacted, if he'd remembered these words? When Pharaoh's initial reaction is severe, this testimony would have made all the difference, I think. I want to be sensative to the Holy Spirit. When I read the Bible, I want God to show me things in my life. When I pray, I want to have an expectant heart that searches for the answers. When I sleep, I want to invite The LORD to show me dreams. I know that I'll face ups and downs throughout my life and I wonder if God wouldn't like me to know when those are coming, both the good and the bad.
P) Father, the hope I have in You cannot be defeated. You give me life beyond this world and ultimately, I rest in that promise. But, I know that You redeemed me with purpose. I want to serve You actively, and contribute to Your Kingdom, more than just a citizen who tries to be good. As I look forward in my life, God, please show me what lies ahead. Show me where my successes will come, but also where my failures will be. Discipline me to be obedient in the face of difficulties, trusting when You are telling me to go forward or when to retreat. Discipline me to be sensative to the Holy Spirit, to follow step in step. Open my eyes to see and my ears to hear. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
A) When God speaks, in any form, I need to listen. That part is simple. Even more importantly, I need to be recording what I'm getting from it. If I feel like God is putting something on my heart, or giving me a dream or vision, or however I can say He spoke to me without sounding like a weirdo, I need to take it seriously to the point that I can't forget it. How much differently might Moses have reacted, if he'd remembered these words? When Pharaoh's initial reaction is severe, this testimony would have made all the difference, I think. I want to be sensative to the Holy Spirit. When I read the Bible, I want God to show me things in my life. When I pray, I want to have an expectant heart that searches for the answers. When I sleep, I want to invite The LORD to show me dreams. I know that I'll face ups and downs throughout my life and I wonder if God wouldn't like me to know when those are coming, both the good and the bad.
P) Father, the hope I have in You cannot be defeated. You give me life beyond this world and ultimately, I rest in that promise. But, I know that You redeemed me with purpose. I want to serve You actively, and contribute to Your Kingdom, more than just a citizen who tries to be good. As I look forward in my life, God, please show me what lies ahead. Show me where my successes will come, but also where my failures will be. Discipline me to be obedient in the face of difficulties, trusting when You are telling me to go forward or when to retreat. Discipline me to be sensative to the Holy Spirit, to follow step in step. Open my eyes to see and my ears to hear. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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