What can we learn about obedience from God's command to Moses in Exodus 6:10? God Speaks Again: Exodus 6:10 “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Go and tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his land.’” What Stands Out in the Command •Clarity: God gives a direct, specific instruction—“Go and tell Pharaoh.” •Urgency: The command follows immediately after God reaffirms His covenant promises (Exodus 6:2-8). •Repetition: This is not the first time Moses has heard it (compare Exodus 5:1). God patiently repeats what He has already said. Lessons on Obedience •Obedience Begins with Listening – God’s instruction is not vague; Moses must first hear it. – Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” •Obedience Requires Action, Not Debate – God does not invite Moses to renegotiate; He tells him to “go.” – James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” •Obedience Often Follows Reassurance – Verses 2-8 contain seven “I will” statements from God, rooting Moses’ obedience in God’s promises. – Hebrews 10:23 encourages holding fast to hope “for He who promised is faithful.” •Obedience May Be Repetitive – God repeats the same command because past reluctance (Exodus 6:12) did not nullify God’s plan. – Philippians 3:1: “For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.” •Obedience Faces Opposition – Pharaoh has already rejected the request once (Exodus 5:2). Obedience doesn’t wait for ideal conditions. – 2 Timothy 4:5: “Endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” •Obedience Is Anchored in Covenant Relationship – God reminds Moses, “I am the LORD” (Exodus 6:2, 6, 8). Obedience flows from knowing who God is. – John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Practical Takeaways for Today •Keep your ear tuned to God’s Word; He speaks clearly through Scripture. •When God repeats a command in Scripture, note the emphasis and respond quickly. •Step out even when circumstances look unchanged; God’s authority overrides visible obstacles. •Rest in God’s covenant promises; obedience is not blind—it trusts His proven faithfulness. •Expect resistance, but let God’s “I will” carry more weight than anyone’s “You can’t.” Summary Exodus 6:10 shows that genuine obedience listens carefully, acts immediately, trusts firmly, and persists faithfully—because the God who commands is the God who keeps His word. |
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