Pharaoh was fearful because the Israelites were starting to
outnumber the Egyptians. And so he sent out an order to kill all Israelite
babies. In an attempt to protect her son, Moses’ mother placed him in a basket
and sent him down the Nile River. She watched closely as Pharaoh’s daughter
pulled him from the waters and claimed him as her own. But when Moses got older
and realized he was really an Israelite, he made a decision that would change
his life forever.
He
chose to follow The Lord instead of enjoying the worldly riches he had grown
accustom too. Let’s face it folks, he could of had it all since he was raised
the son of Pharaoh's daughter. And yes, it appears that Moses literally went
from rags to riches from a simple little boat ride down the river. But we are
told in Hebrews
11:24-26 NLT, "It was
by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s
daughter. He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying
the fleeting pleasures of sin. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake
of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his
great reward.”
You might think, really? That’s faith that he went from rags
to riches and then back to rags again?
Oh contraire, my friends. The Holy Spirit revealed to me
that the true rags were the riches of this world Pharaoh& his daughter had
to offer Moses. Only when Moses chose to acknowledge his true identity in the
Lord did he become rich.
God’s word reminds us in Matthew
6:19-21 NKJV,“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for
yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where
thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart
will be also.”
And so I ask you my friends, what great reward are you looking for? Trusting in what the world has to offer you here on earth? What treasures are you clinging too? "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage." Proverbs 11:28 NKJV
Looking to everything & everyone other than God to meet
your needs? Matthew
6:8 NKJV tells us, “Your Father knows the things you have need of
before you ask Him.”
Are you lacking the faith to trust God and believe what His
word tells you? Maybe you’ve faced hard times lately and your faith has been
shaken. Let me encourage you to take time right now and ask
the Lord to renew your faith in Him. Remember Hebrews
11:6 NKJV says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He
is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Look ahead just like Moses did and see your great reward. Then
watch how God blesses you as you diligently seek Him.
Be blessed my family & friends and walk in the Lord’s
total favor!
Love you all,
Cyndy
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