The baby Moses, delivered from death, became a prince of Egypt and a beloved son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He was also nursed by his birth mother. She was a godly woman and must have taught the boy Moses to have faith in the God of Israel.

Moses, when he had grown up, identified himself with his enslaved people and wanted to help alleviate their suffering (Acts 7:23; Heb. 11:24,25). But he was not prepared spiritually to carry out God’s purpose despite receiving the best education available at that time. Seeing an Egyptian slave driver beating a Hebrew, he acted on impulse and killed the Egyptian. He buried his corpse but could not keep it a secret. He knew he had to run for his life. He went to Midian (v. 14; Acts 7:24-29).

In God’s redemptive history, the end does not justify the means. Too many well-meaning servants adopt human means to do “God’s work.” But God is not pleased with such efforts. He does his own work through his servants who adhere to his instructions. “To obey is better than sacrifice” (1Sam. 15:22). Moses’ long process of sanctification included being rejected by his fellow Hebrews and running for his life to Midian and establishing a family there.
Application: Father, thank you for Moses’ love for your people. Help me have the same love, but more importantly, obedience to your words. Amen.
One Word: Love and obedience