Pr. 16:9: “Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
In Hebrews, the faith of Moses is mentioned. It says how rather than enjoying the privileged life that comes with being the son of Pharaoh, he chose to suffer affliction with the people of God. “Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” Heb. 11:26
God heard the cries of the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt, and remembered His covenant with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. He sought Moses to lead His children out of their slavery in Egypt. Moses was certain God was making a mistake in choosing him; however, God’s strength is made perfect in our weaknesses. The Lord assured Moses that He would certainly be with him. And so He was.
Moses chose to be obedient to the God of his fathers. He spent the last 40 years of his life in the wilderness leading the people of God who were being punished for their disobedience. At any point, he could have chosen a different life; however, he had seen the faithfulness of I AM. In the song he sang before he died, he was still declaring the glory of God:
“For I proclaim the name of the Lord: Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He.”
His last words to the children of Israel were spoken to encourage them to continue to trust in God. He blessed the tribes of Israel and reminded them of His excellence. This encouragement was coming from a man who had so humbled himself before the Lord, that the Lord counted him worthy to see His glory. His face shone as a result. He saw miracle after miracle, provision after provision, and the unending faithfulness of God.
Moses’s life is a true testimony to this proverb. Truly his life proves how much better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Lord, help us surrender our pride, and our lives to You. Help us to take you at Your word, humbling ourselves before a faithful and mighty God.
Learning from Moses,
jamie
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