Who Was the Real Moses?

Some people can’t  just cannot stay out of trouble. (Do you know anyone like that?) Moses was precisely that type of person. It was not that he was a troublemaker; for he was usually trying to do the right thing. Whenever Moses witnessed that something was wrong, he tried to make it right–and often ended up in trouble.

Moses was a reactor. When there was action, he reacted. Whether checking out a burning bush that did not burn, defending a Hebrew slave, or trying to stop a fight, Moses reacted to the world around him.

Moses ultimately become a great leader because he learned to “act”, rather than to “react.” He was not perfect–he even went so far as to make a fatal mistake that kept him out of the Promised Land. But God shaped and used his life in spite of his victories, challenges, and poor choices. God did not change “who” or “what” Moses was; Our heavenly Father worked on “how” Moses used what he had been given by Father God.

You see, God wants to change us in the same way. He will make the “best” version of us there could ever possible be, if we will simply “let go and let God.” God is an awesome God; when He changes us, He enhances the “good” qualities He gave us at the start. He also forgives us (through Christ) and straightens us out so that we may be His holy (set apart) children; living our lives according to His perfect will and perfect purpose.

Moses: His UPS:

• Egyptian education; wilderness training.
• Greatest Jewish leader; set the Exodus in motion.
• Prophet and lawgiver; recorder of the Ten Commandments.

Moses: His DOWNS:

• Failed to enter the Promised Land because of disobedience to God.
• Did not always recognize and use the talents of others.

Moses: His STATS:

• Where: Egypt, Midian, Wilderness of Sinai.
• Occupation: Prince, shepherd, leader of the Israelites.
• Relatives: Miriam (sister); Aaron (brother); Zipporah (wife); Gershom and Eliezer (sons).

Moses: His LESSONS:

• God first prepares His people, then uses them to do His work.
• God does His greatest work through frail people.

Moses’ story is told in the books of Exodus through Deuteronomy. He also is mentioned in Matthew 17:3-4; Acts 7:20-44; Hebrews 11:23-28.

May almighty God bless you always,

Tony

Tony Marino
Founder, Executive Publisher
Christian Times Online
http://www.ChristianTimesOnline.com

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