If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace. Exodus 18:23 – We get a glimpse into the normal day-to-day life of the Israelites within our chapter. Each day Moses would take on the role of judging all the disputes that he could for the around 2 million people that likely made up the nation of Israel at this time. After witnessing this for a day, Moses’ father-in-law gave Moses the advice we see given in verse 21, to select men to help Moses with the judging. If this was truly God’s direction and Moses were to follow this, we see two wonderful outcomes. First, Moses would be able to endure. The journey wasn’t even close to being done at this point and if Moses kept this pace up he’d crumble under exhaustion. Second, the people wouldn’t have their issues simmering all day waiting for Moses, but would have them resolved more quickly, allowing people to return home in peace. What we see is the lesson of allowing others to help in the call God has placed on our life not only allows us to have the energy to keep serving but our reach will be far greater than if we went at it alone. This was not Moses neglecting his work, but being smarter with his work so he could accomplish more of what God had called him to do. Us seeking help with our call isn’t us neglecting the work God has called us to do either. The work of the Lord is far too grand for us to do alone. What then has God called you to accomplish? How might you invite others in to help you accomplish it? How might you come alongside them with their calling? This is the beauty of the church, we serve with one another to keep each other going and to expedite the peace of the Lord reaching more people. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3162
Question To Ponder: How have you helped another believer in their serving the Lord?
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