How does Moses' flight to Midian demonstrate God's protection and provision? Setting the Scene Exodus 2:15: “When Pharaoh heard about this, he tried to kill Moses, but Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.” Immediate Protection • Pharaoh’s death decree could not override God’s plan. • God preserved Moses’ life the same way He had preserved him as an infant (Exodus 2:3–10). • Psalm 91:3–4—“He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler…”—stands illustrated in Moses’ escape. Provision in Midian • Safe Geography: Midian lay outside Egypt’s direct reach. • Water and Rest: “He sat down by a well,” the first tangible sign of God’s care in a desert region (cf. Genesis 24:11). • A New Family: Meeting Jethro and marrying Zipporah (Exodus 2:21) supplied community, counsel, and support. • Daily Bread: Shepherding Jethro’s flocks (Exodus 3:1) provided ongoing livelihood. Training Ground for Future Leadership • Humility: Forty years of tending sheep shaped a servant–leader heart (Numbers 12:3). • Wilderness Skills: The same terrain in which he shepherded would later be the route for leading Israel. • Hearing God: Midian is where Moses encountered the burning bush and received his calling (Exodus 3:2–10). God’s Sovereign Thread • Proverbs 16:9—“A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” • Genesis 50:20 principle: What others meant for harm, God turned for good. • Parallel to Jesus’ flight to Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15): God often uses flight to preserve His chosen deliverers before their public mission. Personal Takeaways on Protection and Provision • God’s deliverance can come through unexpected detours. • Isolation seasons are often incubation seasons for greater purpose. • His provision meets both immediate needs (water, safety) and long-range preparation (skills, relationships). |
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