What can we learn from Moses' actions that led to Jethro's invitation? Setting the Scene at the Well “Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and drew water and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock. Then some shepherds came along and drove them away; but Moses got up and came to their rescue and watered their flock” (Exodus 2:16-17). A simple act at a desert well becomes the hinge for God’s next step in Moses’ life. Moses’ Key Actions •He noticed injustice. •He intervened immediately—no delay, no committee. •He defended the vulnerable (seven unescorted young women). •He finished the job: not only drove off the bullies but also watered the flock. Those four choices led the daughters to reach home unusually early, prompting Reuel’s question in Exodus 2:18 and opening the door for Moses to be invited, fed, housed, and eventually welcomed as son-in-law. What We Learn 1.Acting on what we see—right now—moves God’s plan forward. •James 2:15-16—faith proves itself through immediate, practical help. 2.Courage in small places prepares us for larger battles. •Later Moses will confront Pharaoh; the seed of that courage sprouts here. 3.Protection of the weak is worship in action. •Psalm 82:3—“Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless.” 4.Integrity finishes the task. Starting is good; completing blesses others. •2 Timothy 4:7—“I have finished the race.” Supporting Scripture Snapshots •Genesis 24:18-20—Rebekah’s quick service at a well led to God’s unfolding plan for Isaac. •Luke 10:33-34—The Good Samaritan “came to where he was… and took care of him,” echoing Moses’ hands-on compassion. •Hebrews 13:2—“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers.” Reuel’s invitation mirrors this command, made possible by Moses’ kindness. Principles for Daily Life •Look for everyday wells—workplaces, classrooms, grocery lines—where small injustices surface. •Step in even when the stage seems insignificant; God watches the desert scenes as closely as palace halls. •Complete acts of kindness; don’t leave people half-helped. •Trust that God weaves our obedience into His larger story, often in ways we cannot yet see. A Final Takeaway Moses didn’t preach a sermon; he simply acted. That single moment of courageous service opened a home, a family, and decades of preparation for leading Israel. Likewise, our quick, decisive care for others can become the doorway through which God advances His purposes in and through us. |
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