Exodus 18:1 Now Jethro, the priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses, heard of everything God had done for Moses and for his people Israel, and how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt.
Verse 1 has me, once again, thinking about God-stories and how sharing how we see God showing up in our lives is such a blessing, to us and to others. Just this week I have seen the power of sharing our God-stories with others, how those stories lead to other stories and to encouragement and hope.
Exodus 18:2 After Moses had sent away his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro received her
And now I am thinking of Psalm 71:14, “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.” I can’t help but think that sharing those God-stories, that encouragement, makes God happy as we praise Him and encourage each other.
Exodus 18:3 and her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land”;
Precious Savior, Help us never underestimate the power of sharing our God-stories. Thank You for the hope and encouragement that comes from sharing with each other reminders of how You show up for us in our lives. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 18:4 and the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “My father’s God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.”
Have a blessed day.