September 10, 2021 (Fri)

Jethro’s 237 Strategy

Exodus 18:1 Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt.

Hymn #191 I’m Rejoicing Night and Day (Unified Hymn #427)

[Message Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0YCuqQQHAE&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=18

If you prepare for your health and safety on a regular basis, you can cope with any emergency or crises without much panic or distress. The same applies to your spiritual state. How can you maintain your spiritual state to align with God’s direction?

1. Not as a Son-in-Law, but as God’s Servant
Jethro didn’t help Moses because he was his son-in-law. It was an extremely dangerous risk for Jethro, a Gentile, to accept Moses as his son-in-law and protect him in Midian for 40 years; however, for Jethro, God’s covenant was the most important to him. In this world which emphasizes to place yourself, your children, and your belongings first in order to gain success, you must be able to see the hidden mystery of the Gospel and God’s desires within His Word.

2. As a Co-Worker and Sponsor
Jethro was a hidden co-worker during the Exodus. When Moses said that he would go to Egypt to meet Pharaoh, if Jethro thought about the safety of his daughter and grandchildren first, he would’ve never agreed with Moses’decision. Instead, Jethro told Moses to go in peace and helped him in doing God’s work. In addition, Jethro proposed the system of appointing chiefs of thousands; hundreds; fifties; and tens, and supported Moses so that he could wisely lead the Israelites.

For today’s Remnants who live with the mission of relaying that Jesus is the Christ to the nations and unreached people groups which have never heard the Gospel, God will absolutely work. Today is the first day toward the future that God will fulfill.

[Covenantal Prayer]
Dear God, thank you for giving me the Word to save the nations and people groups which have never heard the Gospel. Please help me to live today as I prepare for that future. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

* As You Hold onto the God-Given Word,
What Should You Do If Obstacles Appear and You Meet Someone Who Stands in the Way?

Being discouraged, giving up, and gaining courage before attempting something aren’t the actions or answers that God desires. There are times when you use the Gospel for your personal gain, a stable life, for success, and to gain approval from others. Although you’ve become a child of God, your heart that is scarred won’t heal instantly. That’s why it’s crucial for you to make time and often check your motives, thoughts, and heart. In other words, you need time to make sure that your weaknesses don’t become your snares. Furthermore, through your hardships and obstacles, you need that time to look to Jesus Christ even more.