February 1st

Exodus 1:1-2:25


1 Chronicles 6:1-3a

Exodus 3:1-4:17

Moses described for you what happened that Israel became slaves in Egypt, how God providentially saved him from the Pharaoh as a baby and yet raised him up in Pharaoh’s own household, how he killed a man and then fled into the desert, only to be invited to stay with Jethro and his daughters. Then, Moses described his encounter with God at the burning bush, and how the Lord called him to return and deliver His people out of bondage.

When I read the account of Moses’ life, I found myself wanting to know more of the details, but Moses moved so quickly through his story. However, when I remembered that the Bible describes Moses as a humble man (Numbers 12:3), it became clear immediately, as he did not spend time talking about himself. He covered a lot of ground in just a few chapters.

Speaking of chapters, I want to focus attention on what I think is the most amazing aspect of the story — God’s preparation of Moses for this great task. Even though Moses quickly flew through the account of his life, it is evident that God ordained each event at the right time and in the right way, in order to prepare Moses for this great call on his life.

Of course, God does that all of the time, for every individual, as the Author of a book builds His characters through the plot twists and experiences of their lives. The older I get, the more clearly I can see the chapters in my life, times in which God was preparing me for the tasks He had for me to accomplish.

Moses was the “man for the job,” perfectly suited for the task. The Lord had arranged everything so that Moses might be ready for the greatest adventure of his life. Just as He did for Moses, He is doing for you.

Daily Reflection

Take a few minutes to look back at your life and divide it into chapters, like a book.

What did God teach you in each chapter? How did He prepare you then for who you are or what you do today? What task does God have you doing that He prepared you for years ago?

Perhaps that great work has not happened yet. What else does He need to do in your life to make sure that you’re ready? Are you patient enough to wait and are you obedient enough to do what is needed? Be sure of this — God is working.

“I am confident of this one thing, He who began a good work in you will perfect it...”
(Philippians 1:6).

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