How can we apply Moses' example of obedience in our daily spiritual lives? Setting the Scene The plague of locusts has devastated Egypt. Pharaoh summons Moses, pleading for relief. Moses leaves the palace without argument, stepping straight into obedient intercession before God. Snapshot Verse: Exodus 10:18 “So Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD.” Three Life-Lessons from Moses’ Obedience • Prompt action – He moved immediately from Pharaoh’s court to God’s presence. – Psalm 119:60 echoes this heart: “I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.” • Intercessory heart – Moses obeyed God by praying for mercy on others, even the oppressor. – 1 Timothy 2:1 urges the same: “petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving … for everyone.” • Unwavering dependence on the LORD – Moses asked nothing of himself; he leaned completely on God’s power for deliverance. – Proverbs 3:5-6 calls believers to the identical trust. Practicing Obedience Today • Obey swiftly – Decide in advance that God’s word receives an immediate “yes.” – 1 Samuel 15:22 stresses that obedience outweighs sacrifice. • Pray on behalf of others – Keep a list of people—friend or foe—needing God’s intervention, and lift them up daily. – Galatians 6:2: “Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” • Stand firm before earthly authority – When commands of people collide with God’s word, follow the pattern of Moses and of Acts 5:29: “We must obey God rather than men.” • Approach God confidently – Hebrews 4:16 promises mercy and grace at His throne for every obedient seeker. • Leave results to the LORD – Moses trusted God to sweep away the locusts; believers trust Him to handle outcomes beyond our control. Putting It into Practice This Week • Begin each morning by reading a chapter of Scripture and immediately listing one concrete step of obedience drawn from it. • Schedule a brief midday pause to pray specifically for the salvation or repentance of someone resisting God, following Moses’ lead with Pharaoh. • End the day recounting where prompt obedience happened and where delay crept in; confess delays and thank God for victories. Further Encouragement from the Word • John 14:15 — “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Luke 11:28 — “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” • James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” • Hebrews 11:27 — “By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” Closing Thought Moses’ simple, decisive walk from Pharaoh to prayer paints a timeless picture: obedience that is immediate, intercessory, and reliant on God’s power. Embracing those same rhythms keeps modern believers aligned with the Lord’s heart and ready for His deliverance in every area of life. |
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