How can we apply Moses' obedience in Exodus 7:2 to our daily lives? Seeing Moses’ Obedience in Context “ ‘You are to speak everything that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land.’ ” (Exodus 7:2) Moses Receives and Relays God’s Words • God initiates; Moses listens. • Obedience begins with receiving clear instruction from Scripture and the Spirit (Psalm 119:105). • Moses does not edit, soften, or embellish the message—he delivers it exactly as given. The Heart of Obedience: Listening First • Daily time in the Word tunes the heart to God’s voice—“My sheep listen to My voice” (John 10:27). • Prayerful meditation guards against selective hearing. • Obedience flows from love: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Speaking What God Commands Today • Share biblical truth without compromise, whether with family, coworkers, or strangers. • Let Scripture frame conversations on morality, justice, and salvation (2 Timothy 3:16–17). • Rely on the Spirit for clarity and grace—“For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you should say” (Luke 12:12). Courage to Obey in Difficult Places • Moses faced a hostile Pharaoh; we may face hostile culture. • “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). • Expect resistance yet trust God’s sovereignty—He hardens or softens hearts according to His plan (Romans 9:17–18). Delegating and Partnering in Obedience • Aaron assists Moses; obedience can be shared. • Seek faithful partners in ministry, marriage, and church life (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10). • Delegation is not abdication—each person still answers to God. Daily Steps to Live This Out • Begin each day with Scripture; note one specific command to obey. • Speak truth in love to at least one person (Ephesians 4:15). • Act promptly—delayed obedience is disobedience (James 4:17). • Review the day: where did I heed God’s voice, where did I hesitate? Confess, receive grace, and resolve to obey tomorrow (1 John 1:9). Promise for the Obedient • “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22). • Obedience brings blessing and deeper fellowship with God—just as Moses saw God’s power unleashed, we see Him work through surrendered lives. |
    |