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Count to 50 for Pentecost 2022

Day 30, Day 2 of Week 5 – Monday, May 16, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Monday, May 16, 2022, Day 2 of Week 5. This is the 30th Day in our Count to Pentecost.

Exodus 17:8-13 (8) Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (9) And Moses said unto Joshua; Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. (10) So, Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. (11) And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. (12) But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. (13) And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

The battle with Amalek raged back and forth all day. Eventually, the battle ended, as the Amalekites were “discomfited.” This word is used infrequently today. According to the dictionary, the archaic meaning of this word is “defeated. “

Exodus 17:14-16 (14) And the Lord said unto Moses; Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. (15) And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: (16) For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Have you ever wondered why God did not defeat Amalek as He did the Egyptians? Why did He allow Amalek to attack in the first place, and why did Israel have to go into hand-to-hand combat? And, why was Moses’ intervention required? The answers provide significant lessons for us today.

Believers are still being attacked by “Amalekites,” and although he was a real person, his name has become a synonym for treacherous evil. God is more than able to deliver us from Amalek, yet He intends we learn to do battle His way against this enemy who attacks slow movers and the young and helpless. He goes after the distracted, careless, weak, weary, sick, aged, and other vulnerable individuals. Amalek attacks those of us who do not fervently “love the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:10) and are not moving properly to our appointed destination, i.e., to become like our Savior.

Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ:

God allows Amalek to engage us in battle so we can learn, overcome, die daily (1 Corinthians 15:31), behave wisely, and choose to change our ways so that they “please the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 29, Day 1 of Week 5 – Sunday, May 15, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Sunday, May 15, 2022, Day 1 of Week 5. This is the 29TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

God purposed to give water to Israel by having Moses strike a particular rock in the area of Horeb that was some distance from the main campsite at Rephidim. Exodus 17 points out how God sent Moses and “elders of Israel” ahead of the rest of the group. Other Scriptures show that what God did to provide water from the Rock at Horeb had profound prophetic significance. The “elders” were an important part of God’s plan. At the very least, they were God’s witnesses. It is important to notice that the “elders” were from all of the tribes, not just the Levites.

Exodus 17:5-6 (5) And the Lord said unto Moses; Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go. (6) Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and here shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

God had established elders among His people, at least, from the time Israel was in Egypt. We naturally expect these “elders” to have had experience, wisdom, and leadership skills because of the ways God used them. Exodus describes several ways God used this special group of Israelite leaders. Moses called them together to tell them God was going to deliver Israel (Exodus 3:15-17, also Exodus 4:27-29). These elders went with Moses to inform Pharaoh of God’s intentions (Exodus 3:18). They backed him in Pharaoh’s court and witnessed God’s miraculous interventions first hand. The elders were involved in killing the Passover Lamb and smearing the blood over the door and lintels (Exodus 12:21-22). At Horeb, they saw how God used Moses and, how God provided water.

They were able to speak with conviction and certainty about what they observed. When Israel arrived at Sinai, Moses reported God’s words to the elders before the rest of the people (Exodus 19:7-8). Then 70 elders went with Moses part way up Mt. Sinai to receive the commandments. There they “saw the God of Israel” (Exodus 24:10-11). The Old Testament records how God persisted in His use of Israel’s elders on many occasions and in many different roles. And, in the New Testament, God continued to designate “elders” and use them as His servants within His Church. Also, in the book of Revelation, we find spirit beings called “elders” at God’s throne. They are mentioned in Revelation more than 10 times. Clearly, there is a pattern to observe in God’s use of “elders.”

The Bible shows us how God uses “elders” among His people as His servants, rulers, leaders, workers, and witnesses. His Word declares how He expects us to relate to them and how they are to “rule well” by God’s standard. Let us understand and interact with them as God has intended.

1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (12) And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; (13) And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 28, Day 7 of Week 4 – Sabbath, May 14, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Sabbath, May 14, 2022, Day 7 of Week 4. This is the 28TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

Israel was barely into the Wilderness of Sin before some of them began to murmur and complain…again. Some even accused God of having the horrible motive of bringing them into the wilderness in order to kill them with hunger.

Exodus 16:2-6 (2) And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: (3) And the children of Israel said unto them; Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger. (4) Then said the Lord unto Moses; Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in My law, or no. (5) And it shall come to pass, that on the sixth day they shall prepare that which they bring in; and it shall be twice as much as they gather daily. (6) And Moses and Aaron said unto all the children of Israel; At even, then ye shall know that the Lord hath brought you out from the land of Egypt:

Our merciful God did not crush the rabble-rousers. Instead, He gave all of Israel multiple blessings. He gave them manna, the bread from heaven, and an abundant feast of quail. He also gave them the great blessing of the Sabbath rest.

At first, God did not give Israel the meaning of the Sabbath. He only gave them elementary instructions on how they were to observe it. He began with very concrete guidelines that focused on how they were to gather the manna. In this way, God gave tangible proof of which day was the Sabbath. It was a specific day, not just any day in seven.

At Mt. Sinai, several weeks later, God gave more instructions regarding the observance of the seventh day Sabbath (Exodus 20:10-11). And, soon after delivering the 10 Commandments to Israel, God made the Sabbath a sign between Him and His people and defined Sabbath observance even more clearly. God told Israel it was a time of refreshing (Exodus 23:12).

Exodus 31:13-17 (13) Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying; Verily My Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you. (14) Ye shall keep the Sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein,
that soul shall be cut off from among his people. (15) Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord: whosoever doeth any work in the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. (16) Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. (17) It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Today, God is giving His Church even more understanding of proper Sabbath observance and additional understanding of its purpose. For example, we understand we are to assemble and to fellowship with one another, and with our Father and our Savior. And, we have learned that there are some wonderful promises attached to proper Sabbath keeping.

1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Isaiah 56:6-7 (6) Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the Lord, to serve Him, and to love the name of the Lord, to be His servants, every one that keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of My covenant; (7) Even them will I bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon Mine altar; for Mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

Isaiah 58:13-14 (13) If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: (14) Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Let us all remember that God created the Sabbath, and that what He does He does with great purpose! The Holy Bible says that God “rested,” setting us the example. So, let us “rest,” rejoice, and enjoy today for it is the seventh day of the week. It is God’s Sabbath, God’s beautiful gift to us of holy time.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 27, Day 6 of Week 4 – Friday, May 13, 2022

Dear Family,
Today is Friday, May 13, 2022, Day 6 of Week 4. This is the 27TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

As we close this week, we find the ancient Israelites leaving the area of Elim. Their next campsite was near the Red Sea.

Numbers 33:10-11 (10) And they removed from Elim, and encamped by the Red Sea. (11) And they removed from the Red Sea, and encamped in the wilderness of Sin.

Exodus 16:1 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of Egypt.

Following a brief camping near the Red Sea, the cloud and the pillar of fire led Israel into the wilderness of Sin where God soon tested them again with hunger.

Deuteronomy 8:3(a) And He humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger

The Holy Bible connects hunger, including hunger from fasting, with being humbled (Psalm 35:13).

Many people are quickly overwhelmed when they fear they will have to do without any food or water.

Their “feelings” of inadequacy make them susceptible to ineffective actions. They may feel extremely scared and vulnerable and act out in negative, dramatic, childish, rash or violent behaviors. That’s what the natural human, who is not committed and submitted to God, will tend to do. That’s what the natural human, without God’s Holy Spirit, will tend to do. And, that’s what many of the ancient Israelites did.

It is at the point when our spirits are “overwhelmed” that God can really find out who we really are, what we are all about, and what we will do when we are severely pressed. And, God needs to know!

Psalm 142:3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then Thou knewest my path.

God tested the Israelites, and He will test those He is calling and working with now. Yes, we have access to the Holy Spirit. Let us not be naive and assume that because we are privileged to know so much of God’s truth, and have access to His Holy Spirit, that we are immune to being tested!

1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

As God tested and humbled the ancient Israelites to make a covenant for the here-and-now with them, He certainly will test and humble those He is bringing into eternal fellowship with Him. God needs to know who we are, and what we will do. Selah!

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 26, Day 5 of Week 4 – Thursday, May 12, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Thursday, May 12, 2022, Day 5 of Week 4. This is the 26TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

Every human being is born with very important and basic needs that must be filled for a person to survive. Air, water, and food are at the top of the list, of course followed by issues of physical safety. And, there are additional needs people have above and beyond those basic needs that must be filled if human beings are to thrive. For example, we have needs tied to belonging, to needing a sense of community and identity (concern with relationships), to having hope and a positive attitude toward ourselves, and to having a sense of purpose for life itself.

When we analyze the story of Israel’s experiences during their bondage, through the Exodus, and journey to Mt. Sinai, we find Israel facing challenges of many of their needs.

Apparently, in Egypt they had plenty of food and water. At least, that’s the way they tell it in the wilderness. They were able to survive because their basic physiological needs were met. They had even maintained some sense of who they were (descendants of Abraham). However, they were threatened with danger and insecurity needs as they faced the perils inherent in their slavery.

God delivered Israel from all of the physical dangers of Egypt as He plunged the Egyptian army into the Red Sea. He made it obvious to anyone who was really watching this saga that He was dealing with the Israelites in a most favorable way.

What God intended to do was to meet every need they had. He wanted Israel to obey Him and to trust Him for everything, both the “survive” needs and the “thrive” needs. He tested them in various ways and proved over and over to them that He was a generous and capable Deliverer, Caretaker, Provider, Healer, and Protector. And, all the while He was offering them such an honorable and special identity; to be His people. He was offering them a marriage covenant, with beautiful, divine promises attached. And, although it was a covenant for the here and now only, He wanted Israel to know He TREASURED them.

Exodus 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people: for all the earth is Mine:

Now, it’s the Church’s turn. God promises us all the same yet, the duration of the marriage covenant is for all future eternity.

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 25, Day 4 of Week 4 – Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Day 4 of Week 4. This is the 25TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

Deuteronomy 7:6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto Himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Does God’s choosing Israel to be His people and giving them “special” treatment mean that God is unfair? NEVER!

God chooses whomsoever He will. A very plain Biblical truth! There is much evidence! One very strong set of circumstances that provides evidence of God’s exercising this divine prerogative is His choosing the nation of Israel (direct descendants of Abraham through Sarah) to “be a special people unto Himself.” In spite of Israel’s waywardness and outright rebellion at times, God has blessed Israel’s descendants over and over because He promised He would.

It is becoming increasingly unpopular and politically incorrect in “spiritual” (especially pseudo Christian and New Age) discussions even to hint that God exercises such a prerogative as choosing some and not others. Yet, we need to let the Bible speak and heed what it states!

God’s “special” relationship with Israel serves His purposes. Israel’s experiences serve as precious lessons for us all. And, God’s plan of salvation (summarized through an understanding of all of His seven annual Holy Days) includes ALL of mankind. In a universal sense, God’s plan ensures that He will treat every human (past, present, and future) with great favor and “special” treatment.

God loves all of mankind and has paid out His Greatest Treasure to ensure that as many people as possible will live with Him throughout future eternity. However, for many, this concept is a great mystery. The mystery that surrounds the favor God has extended to the nation of Israel for thousands of years, and now has extended this favor to His Church, will be completed and revealed one day in our near future.

Revelation 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants the prophets.

God’s way of timing events is also His prerogative!

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 24, Day 3 of Week 4 – Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Day 3 of Week 4. This is the 24TH Day in our Count to Pentecost.

Moses seems to have had an inborn desire for what he thought of as justice. Certainly, God used him to communicate His law to ancient Israel, and God used him to sit and judge matters between people on a regular basis. Yet, Moses leaned in that direction even before his supernatural encounter with God and His perfect law. We first learn of this “sense” of social justice when he had to flee Egypt because of his personal way of trying to right what he saw was wrong. He simply did not know God’s standards of when and how to intervene.

Exodus 2:11-14 (11) And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren. (12) And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand. (13) And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong; Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? (14) And he said; Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, surely this thing is known.

And, when he arrived in Midian, Moses again personally intervened on behalf of the women who were being bullied at a community well. He was not afraid to stand up for what he thought was right.

Exodus 2:15-19 (15) Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. (16) Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock. (17) And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock. (18) And when they came to Reuel their father, he said; How is it that ye are come so soon to day? (19) And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.

When God recruited Moses to communicate His law to the people, God knew Moses was the man He wanted for the job. Moses had courage to stand against “wrong.” He just needed the One True Lawgiver (James 4:12) to teach him His perfect standards for doing things.

How much sense of injustice does God’s Church have today? God is NOW judging the Church (1 Peter 4:17). He is training us to love His ways (i.e., what is right) and to hate what is evil. He wants us to intervene HIS WAY and in HIS TIME. Right now, at a minimum, we need to be sighing and crying for the injustices and wrongful acts we see, especially all the things God judges to be abominations in our land.

Ezekiel 9:4 And the LORD said unto him; Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 23, Day 2 of Week 4 – Monday, May 9, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Monday, May 9, 2022, Day 2 of Week 4. This is the 23rd Day in our Count to Pentecost.

A key element of patience is the ability to wait for God and His timing. Have you noticed how incredible God is at perfect timing? Over and over God shows us that He times events His way, not ours. Sometimes there are battles we must fight as we wait. And, sometimes it is simply a matter of holding on to trust and faith as the moments pass away until it finally becomes God’s time to act.

Just like faith, longsuffering/patience, and “waiting” are part of God’s divine nature, and He can give it to us as we ask Him and cooperate with Him. God has recorded many instances when His people had to exercise patience.

Romans 15:4-5 (4) For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (5) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

We have many examples. We can just imagine that God may have had to grant Noah a tremendous amount of longsuffering/patience as he constructed the ark in the midst of criticism and ridicule.

He may have had to be patient for up to 120 years. Abraham waited many ears for the promised son. Like Job, many of God’s people are waiting in the grave until the resurrection (Job 14:14).

The Apostle Paul understood the need we have to wait patiently for God; and, he set out to pray for God’s people to be strengthened by God’s power until believers matured into it with joyfulness.

Colossians 1:10-11 (10) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (11) Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

The Psalmist knew he had to wait for God’s timing to answer specific prayers (Psalm 40:1), and to take care of the wicked that prosper temporarily.

Psalms 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Waiting on God’s timing may seem difficult as we are in the midst of the waiting, but acting ahead of God, doing things our way, or taking things into our own hands, is not wise (Proverbs 14:12). The Psalmist gives us the best advice. God knows what He is doing.

Psalm 27:13-14 (13) I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. (14) Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 22, Day 1 of Week 4 – Sunday, May 8, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Sunday, May 8, 2022, Day 1 of Week 4. This is the 22nd Day in our Count to Pentecost.

The Holy Bible indicates that Moses somehow understood how God would deliver his Hebrew brethren by his hand, and when he stepped forward and killed the Egyptian to protect a Hebrew, Moses “supposed his brethren [the Israelites] would have understood” this truth. But, they did not!

Acts 7:24-25 (24) And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: (25) For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

It is clear in hindsight that when Moses was about 40 years old, he acted unwisely and impetuously, taking the deliverance of his brethren into his own hands. However, it was not until 40 years later that God was ready for Moses to become Israel’s deliverer. Moses’ timing was way off. Obviously, Moses demonstrated some impatience. In time, Moses learned to wait on God’s timing. It’s an extremely crucial and valuable lesson for God’s people today. Having longsuffering (also called patience) is an important aspect of God’s divine nature.

Apparently, patience is a characteristic that has always been a part of God’s nature (Romans 2:4; 9:22; Exodus 34:6). And, it appears that all of God’s begotten children are expected to bring forth this particular characteristic fruit of the Holy Spirit, also.

Galatians 5:22-25 (22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (24) And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

The Holy Bible is full of promises for those who trust God and wait upon His timing (Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 37:9, and many more).

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God

Day 21, Day 7 of Week 3 – Sabbath, May 7, 2022

Dear Family,

Today is Sabbath, May, 7, 2022, Day 7 of Week 3. This is the 21st Day of Count to Pentecost.

God has recorded such wonderful examples of faith in the outstanding leaders He has described in His Holy Bible. Moses, of course, stands out in many ways as an excellent leader. There is much to learn from analyzing the leadership qualities God created and successfully used in Moses.

Looking at Moses simply as a man, most of us would conclude that he appeared to be quite a capable leader. However, when we really examine what the Holy Bible says about Moses, we find that the true strength and capacities of his leadership were tied directly to God, and to God’s gifts. Moses’ defining characteristic seems to be his demonstrated faith. And, that faith itself was a gift from God. Paul tells us faith is a gift in Ephesians 2:8-9.

God gave Moses a fantastic example of faith in his own parents’ choice to save Moses’ life.

Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

And, Moses demonstrated faith when he left Egypt and refused to be an Egyptian prince.

Hebrews 11:24,27 (24) By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; (27) By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

Moses was willing to suffer in this life because he treasured what he knew would come in the future. He realized the true riches.

Hebrews 11:25-26 (25) Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; (26) Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

Although Moses expressed some feelings of inadequacy and insufficiency, we know he went on to fulfill God’s commission and His will. Additionally, Moses persevered even though he was frequently criticized and threatened by the people he led at God’s direction. He knew God was the Supplier and was obedient except for one instance when he struck the rock. He willingly took good advice and delegated authority to capable others. He identified with God’s people and felt constrained to be a protector even before God gave him the responsibility. Looking carefully at Moses’ style of leadership, we find that he never lorded it over the people. He faithfully passed God’s Word on to the people. And, he was an intercessor for individuals and the entire nation on a number of occasions. No wonder, God confirms Moses’ faithfulness.

Hebrews 3:5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
© Copyright 2022, Church of the Sovereign God