“Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave. 21 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.” 24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.” Exodus 18:17-24 NIV
Lord of delegation,
Moses learned from his father in law. Not necessarily a believer but then like Moses perhaps it is dangerous when we think we know it all! Jethro was an answer to burnout prayer and came – was God sent at just the right time. Moses was not too proud to listen. I hear that! And all those good honest men found their calling to serve. Shame they did not set good examples and grumbled along with every one else in the near future. Surely a warning for me too! Negativity can be catching.
Paul talks about all Believers having gifts to serve. One person wisdom through the Spirit, another knowledge. Another faith another gifts of healing . To another mighty deeds; to another prophecy; to another discernment of spirits; to another varieties of tongues; to another interpretation of tongues. But the same Spirit produces and distributes them individually to each person. So we cannot boast! (1 Corinthians 12:8-11) And Paul says whatever you do do it with all Your heart as if for the Lord. (Colossians 3:23). May we be a good example and not grumble as we humbly serve. As we are all part of the same body in Christ.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 14th February 2025
Yesterdays worship reflected this in onward Christian soldiers . . . we are not divided all one body we . . .
But I found this beautiful little song.
In these hard times we need each other
To comfort, support, equip and minister.
For God delights to see Hs children in unity
Sharing the gospel faithfully and working for His glory
We are better together my sisters my brothers
We can do more for the Lord if we have each other
We are a family as part of Christ’s body
We are better together, better together for God
We must show them the Spirit of God in us
The church redeemed by the blood of Jesus
Through our unity the whole world will see
And believe the gospel we preach for His glory
We are better together my sisters my brothers
We can do more for the Lord if we have each other
We are a family as part of Christ’s body
We are better together, better together for God
Lyrics: Jeuel Rychel Senina
Keep praying for Ukraine and the church there.