The Jethro Counsel
February 2, 2023
Daily Reading – Exodus 17-19 / Matthew 21:1-22
GOD’S WORD:
Exodus 18:23 If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:
Lewis Carroll penned a line for, “The White Rabbit” in the story of “Alice and Wonderland” which read, “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” For many of us today this is true, as we often feel that same way at times. The more I do, the more it seems I must do. The more I help people, the more people there are that need my help.
The fact is, these statements are true. The more you do, the more things you become involved in. The more projects that you take on, create more details you will have to be aware of. It is the same thing with people. The more people you help, the more it will become known that you are able and willing to help. As more people become aware of your abilities and willingness to lend your time and talents, the more people are going to ask you to do so. You cannot be upset with the people for asking, nor mad at the projects that need to be done. Neither the people nor the projects are the problem. It is your management of your time and ability and willingness to ask others for help that is at issue.
God never intended for anyone to do everything. Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, gave Moses good advice. Do not try to do it all. Jethro’s counsel to Moses was to seek God’s command in this area. Even in churches today, God has placed many people, with many gifts, to do the many things the church need to do. Good counsel.
GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:
While it is true that God calls and gifts many people to do many things, sadly, many people are not using their gifts to do anything. You know who gets hurt? The church, yes. However, the greatest loss is to the person who misses God’s blessing by not serving.
Are you missing any blessings?
Living In His Word Ministries
“Getting people into the Word of God…
… and the Word of God into people.”
Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12
Author: admin
Author of LIHW Daily Devotions, and President of Living In His Word Ministries.
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