Rejection can alter the way you see yourself (2)

Moses, unfortunately, thought the Israelites reaction to him killing the Egyptian would be one of thanks and gratitude, that God was using him to rescue his people. Unfortunately for Moses he could not have been further from the truth.

“The next day Moses came upon two Israelites who were fighting. He tried to reconcile them by saying, ‘Men, you are brothers; why do you want to hurt each other?’ But the man who was mistreating the other pushed Moses aside and said, ‘who made you ruler and judge over us? Do you want to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’

The result of this incident was that a very confident leader, fearing for his life ran away and started a new life as a shepherd. The years then passed and the rejection from his fellow countrymen simmered away. After forty years God met him and called him to go and rescue his people.  God also showed Moses that his words would be backed up with some amazing signs and wonders.

Moses reply to God was extraordinary, “O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” What a contrast with the truth that Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

To be continued…

Rejection can alter the way you see yourself (2)

Moses, unfortunately, thought the Israelites reaction to him killing the Egyptian would be one of thanks and gratitude, that God was using him to rescue his people. Unfortunately for Moses he could not have been further from the truth.