MOSES MADE A CHOICE! It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh\s daughter. He chose to share the oppression of God\s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward. Hebrews 11:24-26 NLT ------------------------------------------------------------------ Bible in a year: Ex. 5-7 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thoughts for Today At the time of Moses birth, an Egyptian decree commanded that all Hebrew male babies be killed. To protect him, his mother placed him in a basket where he was found by the daughter of Pharaoh, who adopted him. He grew up with all the luxuries and privileges of Egyptian royalty. When Moses was forty, he decided to visit his brethren. Outraged when he saw an Egyptian beating a fellow Israelite, he killed the Egyptian. Defending his fellow Israelite did not bring him thanks or honor from anyone. The Israelites did not recognize him as a rescuer from God and refused his role as a peacemaker. He knew the Egyptians would denounce and punish him. And so he fled to the wilderness where he lived the next forty years as a shepherd. Consider this ... Moses could have easily accepted his role as Pharaohs grandson and become a part of the kings court. Instead, he made a choice. He chose to identify himself with the oppression of his own people. He wasnt ruled by what people thought. Why? Because he had faith in the promises of God given to Abraham and his descendants. He chose eternal rewards over temporary pleasures of life. We make choices throughout our lifetime. Choices between wrong and right. Choices between our way and Gods way. Choices between looking good to people and looking good to God. What choices will you make today? -------------------------------------------------------
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