Exodus 18

“You will surely wear away, both you and this people that is with you. For this thing is too heavy for you; you are not able to perform it alone” (Exodus 18:18)

There is something generally understood by the world. You do not go in alone. This is the reason super heroes are who they are. They are the ones that go in alone and save the day. They are not like the hundreds of police officers outside doing nothing. They are heroes.

Guess what. You are not a superhero. Neither was Moses. Life is going to bring some strange things. They are going to tear you down. They are going to pressure you. And because you want to do what is right you are going to endure them. My great exhortation to you is, do not do it alone. Do not wear yourself out doing what is right and eventually fall apart. Find someone who will encourage you in the Lord, and let them pray for you.

Moses was the leader of Israel. He was the master bridge between Israel and the Lord. However, there was something wrong with this picture. Moses would answer the children of Israel for all their problems, even the small ones! We know that Moses was never meant to be the bridge, but the law giver. The priests were meant to be the bridge. Here comes Jethro with great advice.

Jethro was a man who sought the Lord but did not know Him. He sought Him for all His years but could not be sure who God was. Then Moses comes into his life and tells of the wonders God has done. All of a sudden, it is made so clear. This is the Lord! This is the God, who conquered the Egyptian gods at their own game!

Moses, being a humble man, accepts Jethro’s council. Never be too proud to accept advice from a brother or sister in the Lord, despite their spiritual maturity. Jethro ends up giving the perfect advice, “You are not able to perform it alone.”

If anybody needs anything you can always come to Tommy and me. You can always go to your parents for anything. Do not hold it in if you cannot hold it in. Finally, if there is any sin in your life, let it out. The greatest thing you can do is talk about it and not allow it to ensnare you. God bless you.