MOSES: Walking by Faith
Moses is one of the most influential characters of the Old Testament and one of the greatest examples of being an OVERCOMER. Moses had barely escaped death at his birth, grows up in opulence in the house of Pharaoh and very easily could have never become the great leader we know him to be. But there was something different about him, something that changed the trajectory of his life from being ordinary to an overcomer. What was it? Moses had faith in God!Hebrews 11:1 defines faith; "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
Faith recognises something bigger than oneself. In faith we place our confidence in the promises and protection of God. Faith keeps before one that awareness of God's presence in the darkest of moments.
Moses was not willing to give in to the pressures of Egyptian culture but remained true to his Hebrew culture. He saw the affliction of the Hebrew people and was willing to forgo a certain and secure future in order to do the right thing.
He knew the value of life was not found in what others think of us, but rather in what God thinks of us. We will never overcome in life as long as we are dependent on the approval of others. Our desperate desire for acceptance usually leads us to make compromises in order to feel good and this often causes us much pain and suffering
We ought to recognise what matters most. Moses made a choice because he thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ, for he was looking ahead to his great reward.
He knew it was always the right thing to do, even if it began in suffering. He knew that the value of God's rewards was far greater than the value of worldly rewards. He was willing to walk away from the things of this world in order to find meaning and purpose and fulfilment.
God had a plan for Moses from the moment he was born. Even in the midst of danger, uncertainty and fear, God provided the way to overcome. Knowing our salvation comes from and through God, is key to overcoming the problems of today.
God has a plan and purpose for you. To overcome requires faith in God through the saving work of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit! So, like Moses, our goal is to remain a simple servant of God and to trust Him, no matter how difficult the road may be.
| By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command. By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. (Hebrews11:23-29) |
Minister -- Darling Presbyterian Church
Rodney Brits, a true Trekkie, married to Sonia for many years and blessed with two married children and four grandchildren.
