Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants and in the sight of the people. (Exodus 11:3)
Devotional
Moses, by his words alone, was the enemy of the status quo rule in Egypt. Without reservation he spoke the Word of the Lord to Pharaoh. Yet, the Bible says that he was the meekest man that had ever lived. The strength and power of Moses was in His humble obedience to God. His stand for the one and only true God caused him to find favor in the sight of all the people. The reason he found favor was that people were looking for someone who would take an unwavering stand for something. They were looking for someone who had an unshakeable belief. Even though people will malign and ridicule you, they will likewise respect you. Moses was not out to win friends and influence people; he was out to obey the Lord his God. His greatness was not in his popularity. His greatness was in his faith in God. God caused Moses to find favor for his faith and He will do the same for you.
Text For The Day
Exodus 11:3: Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants and in the sight of the people.
Thought For The Day
“As I grow older, I care less what people think about me and more what God thinks of me. I expect to be with him much longer than with you.” Robert Baker, Country Road 13
Questions To Ponder
Consider that Moses was abandoned as a child, rejected by his people as a murderer, alienated from Pharaoh’s house and despised. Yet he was “very great in the land.”
What was the source of his greatness?
If you desire to be great in God’s kingdom, what must you do? See this evenings reading, Matthew 20:20-28
Morning Study Guide
Definition: Greatness in God’s kingdom is not measured by the number of servants one has, but by the number of those served. Consider Matthew 20:26-28.
Reference: “There has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses,” Deuteronomy 34:10. “The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear,” Deuteronomy 18:15
Application: Do not seek greatness, seek to serve. Do not seek fame, seek Christ.