How does Moses' obedience in Exodus 7:16 inspire our faith and actions today? The Setting of Exodus 7:16 “ ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: “Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now, you have not listened.” ’ ” What Obedience Looked Like for Moses • Received and believed God’s explicit command without alteration • Confronted the most powerful ruler on earth despite personal misgivings (Exodus 4:10–13) • Spoke exactly what God said—nothing more, nothing less • Returned repeatedly even after Pharaoh’s refusals, trusting God’s timing Lessons for Our Faith Today • Divine authority overrides human authority (Acts 5:29) • Obedience often precedes visible results; faith acts before fruit appears (Hebrews 11:27) • God’s commands are clear; our part is humble compliance (John 14:15) • Courage grows as we rehearse God’s promises rather than our limitations (Exodus 3:12) Practical Actions We Can Take – Begin each day by reading a specific command or promise of Scripture and commit to act on it that day – Address difficult conversations or tasks with God-given words, not our own cleverness – Persist when obedience seems to “fail” at first; keep returning like Moses until God accomplishes His purpose – Align decisions—work, family, finances—with the primary goal of worshiping God, just as Israel’s release was for worship Encouragement from Related Scriptures • Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous… the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” • 1 Samuel 15:22 — “To obey is better than sacrifice.” • Philippians 2:13 — “It is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.” Closing Thoughts Moses’ simple yet daring obedience in Exodus 7:16 shows that one voice faithful to God can confront empires, liberate captives, and open pathways to worship. Our own obedience, grounded in the same unchanging Word, carries that same transformative power today. |
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