Keep On Going
"By faith [Moses] left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger."
Hebrews 11:27
Hebrews 11:27
Working
in the corporate world allowed me to interact with many talented and
levelheaded people. However, one project led by an out-of-town
supervisor was an exception. Regardless of our team’s progress, this
manager harshly criticized our work and demanded more effort during each
weekly status phone call. These run-ins left me discouraged and
fearful. At times, I wanted to quit.
It’s possible that Moses felt like quitting when he encountered Pharaoh during the plague of darkness. God had hurled eight other epic disasters at Egypt, and Pharaoh finally exploded, “[Moses,] get out of my sight! Make sure you do not appear before me again! The day you see my face you will die” (Exodus 10:28).
Despite this threat, Moses eventually was used by God to free the Israelites from Pharaoh’s control. “[By faith] Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27 nlt). Moses overcame Pharaoh by believing that God would keep His promise of deliverance (Exodus 3:17).
Today, we can rely on the promise that God is with us in every situation, supporting us through His Holy Spirit. He helps us resist the pressure of intimidation and wrong responses to it by granting us supernatural power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). The Spirit provides the courage we need to keep going and to follow God’s leading in our lives.
It’s possible that Moses felt like quitting when he encountered Pharaoh during the plague of darkness. God had hurled eight other epic disasters at Egypt, and Pharaoh finally exploded, “[Moses,] get out of my sight! Make sure you do not appear before me again! The day you see my face you will die” (Exodus 10:28).
Despite this threat, Moses eventually was used by God to free the Israelites from Pharaoh’s control. “[By faith] Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27 nlt). Moses overcame Pharaoh by believing that God would keep His promise of deliverance (Exodus 3:17).
Today, we can rely on the promise that God is with us in every situation, supporting us through His Holy Spirit. He helps us resist the pressure of intimidation and wrong responses to it by granting us supernatural power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). The Spirit provides the courage we need to keep going and to follow God’s leading in our lives.
Today's Reflection
What types of situations upset you? How can you rely on God?
Life can be scary, intimidation can happen all over the place and can happen to all sorts of people. It's important to keep God in your circle and on your team at alll times because He will always have you covered. If we are keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, then when the storm hits you hard you do not waver you are steady while you hold His hand. Yes, as humans it's impossible to think we won't be affected by the hard and scary things we face in life- but we can at least rest with assurance knowing that the Lord has our backs and we are covered.
ReplyDeleteIntimidation and bullying is real, but luckily at a Christian High School, it is rare indeed. I can't remember the last time someone tried to strong arm me into anything, or maybe I'm just too dense to notice. The internet for our students and maybe adults as well, has put a whole new spin on intimidation and bullying that only seems to be getting worse.
ReplyDeleteWhile we may like to think that intimidation and bullying are rare at VCHS, I know personally of a student who left our school because she was being bullied online. It nearly drove her to suicide. We MUST be vigilant, and recognize that God may use us as a tool to manifest the Holy Spirit for someone else! P.S. - Melissa, I think it's possible that the Conservatory students have less of this than the general student body, which makes me so happy!
ReplyDeleteI was recently accused of doing something I did not do and was caught in a difficult position defending myself. I was really upset at being wrongfully portrayed... my character violated. Luckily it all worked out, and the truth was brought out in the end. I trust God to bring truth and justice.
ReplyDeleteI had to face a very challenging last couple of years with personal health and financial problems. At times like these, it is normal to lash back at others and even towards the Lord because of one's personal misfortune but actually it became a catalyst for personal growth in my faith. It is hard to imagine being in Moses shoes and having had to face what he did and putting up with all that he was confronted with. Yet, he also witnessed miracles of Biblical proportions which must have strengthened his faith and purpose for the special tasks he was handed with .
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