Reading
SAA Notes
Moses can take advice from his father-in-law. This is a characteristic of good leadership – a teachable spirit. (2 Timothy 2:2) This chapter is one of the foundational chapters for understanding the eldership – their role and function within the people of God.
SJA Notes
* Dear God, You made and sustain all things. Please teach us today.
“So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said.”
There’s nothing like a family member pointing out where we need help or how we are doing something wrong.
Jethro got right to the heart of the matter, telling Moses he needed to manage the load better, distribute the responsibility and not to try and do everything himself.
This can be hard to hear, direction and wisdom from our close family.
But here Moses is a witness of Jesus to us.
He listened and obeyed.
Just as our King did on His journey to the cross,
“Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
Let us wrestle with our own wills today and onwards, by doing God’s will.
* God Above,
Thank You for Your word that teaches us each day.
Please write Your word on our heart today that we might not sin against You.
Please help us to hear your wisdom from those around us, our family and friends.
May we hearken, to hear and obey.
Amen.