How can we apply Moses' example in Exodus 2:17 to our daily lives? Setting the Scene Moses, a fugitive in Midian, sits by a well. Reuel’s daughters arrive to water their sheep. “And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock” (Exodus 2:17). This literal event reveals the heart God desires in His people. Observations from Exodus 2:17 • The injustice is immediate and unprovoked. • Moses notices, intervenes, and serves—three actions in rapid succession. • He risks conflict, though he has no standing in Midian. • He goes beyond defense: he completes the task the women had come to do. Key Principles to Embrace • Vigilant eyes: Be alert to wrongs around you (Proverbs 31:8–9). • Courageous intervention: Step in, even when it is inconvenient or costly (Isaiah 1:17). • Servant follow-through: Finish the needed work, not just protest the problem (Galatians 6:9–10). • Consistent character: Moses acts this way long before God calls him at the burning bush—faithfulness precedes greater assignments (Luke 16:10). Daily Life Applications Family • Defend siblings, spouse, or children when unfairly treated. • Do the unnoticed chores others leave undone. Workplace • Advocate for colleagues facing bias or mistreatment. • Stay late to help complete a project that benefits the whole team. Community • Volunteer where the vulnerable are pushed aside—foster care support, homeless outreach, pro-life ministries. • Speak respectfully but firmly when public policies threaten biblical values. Church • Protect newcomers from cliques or neglect; introduce them, help them find a small group (Romans 15:7). • Step into ministries that lack workers; don’t wait to be asked (Ephesians 2:10). Supporting Scriptures That Echo the Pattern • “Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:4) • “But a Samaritan… saw him and was moved with compassion.” (Luke 10:33) • “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food… what good is it?” (James 2:15-17) • “He has told you, O man, what is good… do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) Practical Steps This Week • Identify one injustice you regularly observe; plan a concrete action to address it. • Schedule an hour to serve someone who cannot repay you. • Memorize Exodus 2:17; let it prompt immediate, tangible help whenever you witness wrong. |
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