Moment With The Master
“Giving It All to God”
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"Our livestock also shall go with us; not a hoof shall be left behind. For we must take some of them to serve the LORD our God, and even we do not know with what we must serve the LORD until we arrive there." (Exodus 10:26)During the time when God sent ten plagues upon Egypt, Moses made numerous requests of Pharaoh to allow Israel to go into the wilderness to worship God. Each of Pharaoh’s replies always included a compromise. After the ninth plague, Pharaoh calls for Moses: "Go, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be kept back. Let your little ones also go with you." (Exodus 10:24) Moses’ reply was unambiguous: “the entire nation, with its flock and her herds will depart into the wilderness to worship Jehovah.” Moses was not inclined to restrain from God's wishes: "You must also give us sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God. "Our livestock also shall go with us; not a hoof shall be left behind. (Exodus 10:25-26) Does it not seem strange that Pharaoh wants to counsel Moses? Which of these two truly has a grasp of God's will? Pharaoh tried several times to persuade Moses to compromise but failed. Perhaps this last request, “leave your cattle behind”, was the craftiest, for it might seem more palatable to Moses. Pharaoh’s display of jealousy and rage is often how ungodly men react when the godly take a stand. Moses wisely refuses Pharaoh’s counsel. Godly living cannot be guided by the compromises of the world. It is wise to suspect and carefully examine any advice given by men. It is never right to give up even what may seem to be the smallest of God's commandments. God wants a full surrender of our heart and life to his will. Worldly pleasures, possessions, and friendships must be sacrificed for God’s cause. All we own – our possessions and our lives belong to him. For God, it must be all or nothing! By George Slover |
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