How can we apply the faith shown in Exodus 18:4 to modern struggles? Setting the Scene - After escaping Egypt, Moses lived in Midian, married Zipporah, and became a shepherd (Exodus 2–3). - When his second son was born, Moses looked back on God’s literal rescue from Pharaoh’s sword and named the boy Eliezer, meaning “My God is help.” - Exodus 18:4: “and the other was named Eliezer, for he had said, ‘The God of my father was my helper; He delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.’ ” Faith Wrapped in a Name - The name is a public confession: God helps and delivers. - It anchors Moses’ family memory in a historical, physical act of salvation. - Every time Moses or Zipporah called “Eliezer,” they proclaimed God’s proven faithfulness. Timeless Truths Drawn from Exodus 18:4 • God’s help is personal—“my helper,” not merely a distant force. • God’s deliverance is tangible—He intervenes in real threats, including lethal ones. • Remembering past rescue fuels present confidence. • Declaring God’s faithfulness strengthens the next generation. Modern Struggles and Matching Faith Responses - Job insecurity → “My God is help” in providing daily bread (Matthew 6:31-33). - Medical fear → “My God is help” amid illness (Psalm 103:2-3). - Cultural pressure to compromise beliefs → “My God is help” in standing firm (Daniel 3:17-18). - Family conflict → “My God is help” in restoring peace (Ephesians 2:14). - Anxiety about the future → “My God is help” because He has already delivered before (2 Corinthians 1:10). Steps to Walk in This Faith 1. Recall specific moments when God intervened in your life; write them down. 2. Speak them aloud to family and friends—name the rescue like Moses named Eliezer. 3. Attach reminders (a journal entry, a phone wallpaper, a sticky note) that say “God is my help.” 4. Face each new challenge by rehearsing the last deliverance before asking for the next. 5. Celebrate answered prayer publicly, reinforcing that God still rescues. Encouraging Scriptures That Echo the Eliezer Faith - “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) - “So we say with confidence: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?’ ” (Hebrews 13:6) - “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) - “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) - “He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us again.” (2 Corinthians 1:10) Living Testimony Carry the certainty of Exodus 18:4 into today’s uncertainties. Let every fresh obstacle become another opportunity to declare, “My God is help,” expecting Him to deliver just as literally and powerfully now as He did for Moses then. |
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