Devotion:
Read Exodus 2:15b-17.
Moses’ life had been turned upside down. After witnessing an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, Moses killed the man and hid his body in the sand. To escape punishment, he ran far away to Midian. He was 40 years old and starting his life over as a stranger in a strange land. In his new homeland Moses set down to rest and probably contemplate his life when he once again witnessed an injustice. The daughters of the local priest Jethro were attempting to draw water at the well when shepherds came and chased them away. Moses rescued the girls from the shepherds and drew their water for them. Here we see him defending those who were being taken advantage of and serving the needs of others. Moses showed compassion and empathy to these helpless girls and took decisive action without regard to what might happen to him. These traits will serve him well when God calls him to lead the Israelites decades later. Moses ended up marrying one of those daughters, Zipporah. He became a shepherd and took care of Jethro’s sheep for the next 40 years. What a contrast between his life as an Egyptian prince and his life as a Midianite shepherd! Moses focused on rebuilding and reshaping his life after change came his way. Through this humbling experience God was preparing Moses for leadership.
Personal Worship Option:
Just as Moses’ actions revealed his values, so do ours. Identify four or five values that are non-negotiables in your life. What values do you live by, no matter what happens to you? Pray for God to show you how to use your values to serve him and others.
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