Exodus 4:18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.” Jethro said, “Go, and I wish you well.”
I love a good plan. I love that God has laid everything out for Moses–how to convince those who don’t think he’s actually talked to God, specifically what he needs to do next, how Pharaoh will react to his actions. I often say, “I need flashing neon, Lord. Be specific.” That looks like exactly what Moses is getting.
Exodus 4:19 Now the Lord had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all those who wanted to kill you are dead.”
But commentary asks, “Did Moses have any idea what he was getting into?” and it’s a question for all of us. Do we know what it means to live a life that honors God? Are we really mindful of Isaiah 55:8–“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”?
Exodus 4:20 So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.
Precious Savior, Forgive me that I want to equate honoring You with an easy life. They are not the same thing. Thank You that honoring You, following You, living for You means that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Never. Thank You for always making a way in the wilderness of life. Amen.
Exodus 4:21 The Lord said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go.
Have a blessed day.