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Imagine being asked to do a job and then not being given the support you need to get the work done. In fact, instead of hearing words of encouragement, you only hear one discouraging report after another.
The Israelites longed to be free from Egyptian bondage. They
had prayed for this. In fact, Scripture indicates that they had cried out to
God for years, seeking freedom from Egyptian enslavement.
Moses was chose for the job of deliver, but from the beginning,
things did not go well for Moses. Even before the plagues began, his approval
ratings took a nosedive. After being told they would be forced to make brinks
without straw, the Israelite overseers met Moses with these words,
“May the Lord look upon you and judge you! You have made us
a stench to Pharaoh and his officials and have put a sword in their hand to
kill us.” Exodus 5:21
Pharaoh’s anger frightened the people and they turned on Moses.
Even after they were released from bondage, their criticism of God’s leader
continued. By the time they reached the shoreline of the Red Sea, the
Israelites were furious with Moses and Aaron and shouted, “Was it because there
were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die?” Exodus 14:11
While the words of the Israelites may have given occasion
for weariness, Moses did not give up – instead, he chose to trust God. If you
are the target of someone’s criticism because of your obedience to God’s plan,
take heart – you are in good company. Jesus endured the cruelty of others, too.
Guard your heart and take care that you do not become critical in the process.
God Bless - LM
Resources: Jeff Lawton
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