Exodus 5 & 6 What To Do When Things Are Headed South

Moses and Aaron were sent by God to Pharaoh.  But they knew in advance that he wasn’t going to agree to their demands, because God had already told them Pharaoh’s heart would be hardened.  They should have expected no less!  Their first meeting, asking for a break for the people to attend a feast to God, might have taken one week to perform.  Pharaoh didn’t like it at all, and not only said no but also ordered that deliveries of brick-making supplies  cease, causing much additional work for the Israelites and beatings for the leaders, who had no way to successfully meet the new demands.  This caused them to oppose Moses.

 

Facing such opposition, Moses went back to God and spoke honestly about the situation:  “God’s chosen servants must expect opposition and misunderstanding … and leaders must know how to get alone with God, pour out their hearts, and seek His strength and wisdom.  Spiritual leaders must be bold before people, but broken before God and must claim God’s promises and do His will even when everything seems to be against the,” my commentary said.

 

Nothing God plans will fail.  “Whenever we feel that the Lord has abandoned us and doesn’t really care, we need to remember His assuring words, ‘Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you,’” it added.  “In times of despair, it’s best to ignore our feelings and simply do what God tells us to do, leaving the consequences with Him.”

 

Father, that’s where I am right now.  I hold fast to Your promises and trust You.  Your word has never failed me.  I know You are right in the middle of my situation and in control.  You’ve heard my cry.  I trust You.  Help me to cast my cares upon You, knowing You will take care of me.

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford