Exodus 18:10-27, CEB Sharing is not part of the human psyche. We are raised to possess and control. But in the story of Moses there is another moment where God offers a holy perspective through Jethro his father-in-law. The idea of lessening the burden of carrying the entire load of people is referred to as … Continue reading From Me to We Leadership!
Exodus 14:26-31, New Revised Standard Version Uncertainty can invite faith! And faith pleases God! Moses and the Israelites have experienced an on (faithful) and off (unfaithful) relationship with God. Their trust has been challenged while being shaped. Now God’s chosen people find themselves in the in-between of life. Choosing to go back into their past … Continue reading God Says!
Exodus 6:28-7:7 New Revised Standard Version God is ready to deliver Israel from bondage and bring them into the Promised Land. Despite several attempts to strengthen Moses, he is not ready because of fear. Everyone has something they fear. It’s amazing what fear can do to people. However, God knows our fears. Moses was afraid … Continue reading Breaking Free from Fear!
Exodus 3:1-12, Common English Bible Everyone has the capacity to hear from God! It may not be audible, but God gains our attention in a variety of ways. Being available is the prominent position we must take to have the opportunity to respond to God especially while we are in the wilderness. Out in the … Continue reading The Disruptive Wilderness!
Exodus 4:1-5, Common English Bible Whatever we have in our hand, like Moses, belongs in God’s hand. God gives us only what we need to do in order to complete the work before us. Moses is chosen by God to offer a different way for the Israelites. God is preparing Moses to go before Pharaoh, … Continue reading What’s That in Your Hand?
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