“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. It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. It was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons.” Hebrews 11:24-28 NLT
- Exercise Courage
“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.” Vs. 24-25
- Moses overcame the experiences of his past (Exodus 1-4)
Moses was born into uncertainty
Moses was raised in luxury
“Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him, “Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors he would give them. You are the one who will divide it among them as their grants of land. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:7-8 NLT
2. Embrace Humility
“He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt…” Vs. 26
- Moses overcame the disappointments of the present
“Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.” Numbers 12:3 NLT
- Moses was disappointed with himself
“Humility is the remedy to failure.”
- Moses was disappointed with others
“Humility is the answer to rejection.”
3. Expand vision
“…for he was looking ahead to his great reward… He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” Vs. 26-27
- Moses overcame the uncertainty of the future
God doesn’t require great skills, He requires faith & obedience.
Vision is the conviction of what could & should be.
Vision is the ability to see solutions rather than problems.
Vision is the ability to catch a glimpse of what God wants to do through your life.