Bible Chapter: Exodus 4

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    It is easy to read the well known Bible stories and think that everything was easy and wonderful.  And, to think that the people in the stories were all strong in their faith and never doubted or hesitated to do great and mighty things for God.  The truth is that God used (and still uses) ordinary people who had to learn to trust Him.  It was often a challenge to get going and keep moving in the direction God planned.  God was speaking to Moses in a supernatural way and yet Moses hesitated to follow.  He kept asking for assurance and a sign from God.  He asked so much that God finally was angry with him and agreed to give Moses some backup.
    God has no problem using supernatural signs to prove His point. He gave Moses some miraculous signs to use to prove he had been sent by God.  God still uses the supernatural to show He is real and accomplish His purpose.  Even unbelievers will be drawn in when they see the power of God manifested in real life.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    God expects obedience.  A very unusual situation arose in this chapter due to Moses’ disobedience.  Even when he finally obeyed and started to do what God commanded, because there was still some disobedience in Moses, God judged him for it.  This is another illustration of God’s holiness and His expectation of obedience from those who follow Him.
    I am also reminded that from the beginning of the Bible, we see the supernatural power of God revealed and used to accomplish His purposes.  That is true up to this present age.  I find it too easy to see all the modern conveniences and methods and be tempted to do God’s work through them.  Since God’s work is about eternity and the spiritual battle is beyond human power and abilities, I must work for God using His methods and weapons.  This includes trusting God for the miraculous.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I think of a song I have heard, “I’ve Just Seen Jesus”.  It expresses the change that happens when a person experiences a real relationship with Him.  Life changes and hope springs up.  I want to help people see Jesus and learn to apply His promises in their lives.  I want to encourage people to obey what God commands.