Scripture: Exodus 18:6-7
He
sent word to Moses, "I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with
your wife and her two sons with her." Then Moses went out to
meet his father-in-law, and he bowed down and kissed him; and they asked each
other of their welfare and went into the tent.
Insights: Remember
that this passage of Scripture is dealing with a family reunion. Moses’ wife was mentioned. His two sons were mentioned. Jethro, his father-in-law was the only one the
text explicitly indicates had a conversation with Moses. Now, does that mean Moses did not speak to
his wife and kids or show them affection?
Absolutely not. The point is that
Jethro was a highly influential person in Moses’ life. In fact, later in this chapter we are going
to see Jethro giving and influencing Moses in a positive way regarding
leadership. Beloved, there have been
people who have influenced your life in positive ways. It is helpful to reflect on those people and
the lessons they taught you, so that, you may take those truths and instill
them into other people. We need to be
intentional about our discipleship process and look for people we can invest
our lives. There are people in your church,
home, work and even recreation activities that need your influence in their
lives. God desires you to step out and
engage them, to help lead them into the ways of righteousness. Beloved, serve the Lord with your influence
and seek the counsel of Godly men and women regularly.
Questions:
- Who are the people in your life that have influenced
you?
- Who are the people you are presently influencing?
Prayer: Father, I am so
grateful for the people You have placed in my life. Let me take the lessons they have taught me
and help me to instill those truths into the lives of other. Amen.
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