What can we learn from Moses being "no ordinary child" for our own lives? The Text “At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God…” (Acts 7:20) Created with a Distinct Purpose • Moses’ beauty “to God” signals divine intention. • Psalm 139:13-16 affirms each person is “fearfully and wonderfully made.” • Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” Takeaway: Your life carries heaven-crafted purpose just as tangibly as Moses’ did. God Sees Potential Others Miss • Pharaoh’s decree labeled Hebrew infants disposable; God labeled Moses indispensable. • 1 Samuel 16:7—God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. • When culture discounts you, the Lord’s assessment overrules. Application: Anchor your identity in what God declares, not in shifting human verdicts. Providence Guards the Called • Nile waters meant death, yet became Moses’ delivery channel (Exodus 2:3-10). • Isaiah 43:2 promises His presence through “rivers” that will not sweep you away. • God’s sovereignty turns threats into training grounds. Practice: Trust that seemingly hostile settings can serve God-shaped outcomes. Faith-Filled Parenting Matters • Hebrews 11:23 credits Moses’ parents’ faith for hiding him. • Parents’ convictions influence children’s destinies. • Proverbs 22:6 underscores early formation. Encouragement: Invest prayer, Scripture, and courage into the next generation; their callings may hinge on it. Set Apart for Holy Influence • “No ordinary” implies different values, priorities, and destiny. • 1 Peter 2:9 calls believers “a chosen people… God’s special possession.” Action Points: – Guard your moral distinctiveness. – Refuse compromise that dilutes your witness. – Embrace being out of step with the world when Scripture requires it. Preparation in Obscure Seasons • Forty years in Pharaoh’s palace and forty in Midian shaped Moses (Acts 7:22-30). • Hidden years are God’s classroom; obscurity does not equal inactivity. • Galatians 6:9 urges perseverance “in due time.” Reflection: View waiting seasons as investment, not punishment. Stepping Boldly into Calling • At the burning bush, Moses finally aligns with God’s timetable (Exodus 3). • Romans 12:1—offer yourself “a living sacrifice.” Practical Steps: – Seek clarity through Scripture and fasting. – Obey incremental assignments; larger doors swing on small hinges. – Rely on the Spirit, not personal eloquence (Exodus 4:10-12). Living as God’s Extraordinary People Today • Philippians 2:15: “shine as lights in the world.” • The same God who labeled Moses “no ordinary child” has stamped extraordinary purpose on every believer. Resolve to walk daily in that identity, confident His plans will unfold for His glory and others’ deliverance. |
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