Mighty in his words and deeds.

Acts 7:22-25, And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds. “When he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. And seeing one of them being wronged, he defended the oppressed man and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian. He supposed that his brothers would understand that God was giving them salvation by his hand, but they did not understand.

Moses thought he could deliver Israel from their oppression by his own strength, and ended up having to leave and become a shepherd for forty years. How easy it is to presume that we have control! How much better would it be if we took time to inquire of the Lord how he would like us to proceed? In God’s good time the nascent nation of Israel would be set free from slavery!

We delight to do your will O God; guide us in your steps today!

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