How does Moses' example in Exodus 18:13 encourage us to seek godly counsel? Seeing Moses in Action “On the next day Moses sat down to judge the people, and they stood around Moses from morning till evening.” — Exodus 18:13 What We Notice Right Away • An unbroken line of people, sunrise to sunset • One man trying to meet every spiritual, legal, and relational need • A leader who clearly loves God’s people, yet carries the weight alone How Moses’ Example Nudges Us Toward Counsel 1. His limitations are obvious. – Even the man who parted the Red Sea cannot keep pace with the daily demands of an entire nation. – Psalm 103:14 reminds us that God “knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.” Accepting this truth opens the door to outside counsel. 2. His father-in-law’s pause button. – Exodus 18:14-18 shows Jethro observing first, then asking, “What is this you are doing…? Why do you alone sit as judge…?” – Jethro’s questions expose blind spots Moses could not see while immersed in the work. 3. His teachable spirit. – Verse 24: “Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.” – Leaders who revere God also revere the wisdom He sends through others (Proverbs 19:20). 4. His obedience blesses everyone. – Delegating judges (18:25-26) shortens lines, speeds justice, and lets Moses focus on God’s word. – Proverbs 11:14: “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Personal Takeaways for Today • Ask, “Where am I sitting alone from morning till evening?” • Invite godly voices before fatigue skews judgment (Proverbs 15:22). • Remember that seeking counsel is not weakness; it is obedience patterned by Moses, the prophets (2 Kings 22:14-20), the apostles (Acts 6:1-7), and ultimately by Christ, who surrounded Himself with disciples and often withdrew to commune with the Father. Practical Steps – List two mature believers you can consult this week about your heaviest responsibility. – Schedule regular check-ins rather than crisis calls. – Measure counsel by Scripture’s plumb line (Acts 17:11). Moses’ Legacy for Us When the tasks stack up “from morning till evening,” Exodus 18:13 whispers, “Don’t go it alone.” Godly counsel lightens the load, sharpens wisdom, and keeps both leaders and those they serve in the path of blessing. |
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