The Big Toe It is commonly known or discussed that the toes we have affect our balance, and without toes, it would be difficult to walk. It is also commonly known that most toes are not that great to look at. In fact, I took a picture of my big toe once because a softball hit it, and posted it on facebook. Trust me, not many people were excited about seeing my big toe that day. But, even though my big toe might be gross to some, I need it to help me with balance, jumping, running…you name it. When studying the story of Moses, I couldn’t help but think about the New Testament and what it says about the Body of Christ. At one point in Moses’ life, he may have felt that God was going to call him to lead His people, but Moses took it upon himself to elevate himself and appoint himself to leader. But, God wanted Moses to start off as the “Big Toe”, not start the “Hebrew Revolution” by murdering an Egyptian. The following day after he murdered the Egyptian, his own people ran him away. “The next day he went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, ‘Why are you hitting your fellow Hebrew?’ The man said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian?’ Then Moses was afraid and thought, ‘What I did must have become known.’” – Exodus 2:13-14 Moses would not lead the Hebrews out of Egypt, his way; he had failed and ran to Midian. It was at Midian that Moses learned 3 important lessons, taught by God. Dr. Charles Swindoll states the following lessons were learned: 1) Moses developed a servant’s attitude – Moses was in line to become a Pharaoh, but very quickly he found himself at a well in Midian. He protected Jethro’s daughters from Shepherds and then drew water for the daughters from the well (Exodus 2:16-17). Moses learned to be a servant, and have a servant’s attitude. 2) Moses was willing to be obscure – Moses became willing to step out of the “lights” and he realized that the failures he had in life was God’s way of teaching him and breaking the lust for recognition. What is amazing is that when we stop lusting for recognition, God just might put you in “lights” like you never imagined, but then, it will not matter to you. Moses was willing to step down from his status, and be obscure. 3) Moses learned to rest and rely on God – In Exodus 2:23-25, the groans of the Hebrews, and the cries of their despair reached God, and He remembered His promise to Abraham, Isaac and Joseph. More than likely, Moses had heard rumor of the despair in Egypt from passing caravans. Moses heart ached for his people, but he learned that he must rest and rely on God. God will deliver His people, when He is ready. Moses had learned to be the “big toe”, and when he learned that he could be trusted with being the “big toe”, God promoted him. Moses did not promote himself like he may have tried to do earlier in his life. “Do you know who it is who keep erecting all those unrealistic standards in your life? Do you know who keeps raising the bar beyond all hope of clearing it? It’s you. You do. And so do I. Our heavenly Father doesn’t.” - Swindoll God might be calling you for BIG things, but those BIG things might be that you are the “Big Toe” in the body of Christ. We get stuck in this process of placing expectations on our own life, when God may not want us at the top. Rely on God, and trust in Him for where you are needed. “But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:24b-27 ….even the “Big Toe”. Have a great day Facebook Friends, Bert W.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:40:35 +0000
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