Mount Isa Baptist Church

Then they bowed their heads and worshipped

The call of God did not mean that Moses could disregard his family responsibilities. In vs.18 Moses asked Jethro’s to let him return to Egypt to see how his people were faring and it was given. The Hebrew expression translated ‘are still alive’ is used with reference to their welfare. When God calls us, he also prepares the way for us. The Lord assured Moses that his enemies in Egypt were dead but warned him that he would harden Pharaoh’s heart. In vs.19 – vs.20 Moses returned with the rod of God in his hand. The king of Egypt would not let the people go despite the wonders that he would see Moses perform with the rod in vs.20 – vs.21. Moses was to give Pharaoh a stern warning. Israel was God’s son, his firstborn. If Pharaoh refused to release Israel, then God would kill Pharaoh’s son, his first-born (vs.22 – vs.23). The Lord sent Aaron into the wilderness to meet his brother. They gathered together the leaders of their people and did the signs described in verses 3 to 9 in their sight (vs.27 – vs.30). Moses’ fears were unfounded.

We too may be burdened by anxious thoughts which are quite unnecessary. If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, we will not worry about the future which we know is under his wise and loving control (Matthew 6:33–34). The people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel ... then they bowed their heads and worshipped (vs.31).

I want to encourage you this week – Don’t stop pouring! Some of us have stopped pouring into the lives of others because of disappointment, discouragement, hurt, pain, maybe lack of appreciation. I would encourage you to KEEP POURING, because the more you pour, the more the Oil of God keeps flowing. Keep in mind: I might be pouring into people, but I’m pouring FOR the Lord! And the primary motivation makes all the difference. When the storms of life threaten to steal your peace, take time to REMEMBER. Remember the PROMISES of God, Remember the POWER of God, Remember the MIRACLES of God, Remember the SOVEREIGNTY of God, Remember the FAITHFULNESS of God, Remember the WISDOM of God, Remember the LOVE of God. Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” May we be like the Israelites in vs.31 who believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel ... then they bowed their heads and worshipped.