The Reserved Moses
Moses' three stages of his life:
Rash
Reserved
Reverent
Which one do you identify most with?
Then, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons. “And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai. (Acts 7:29-30)
Rash
Reserved
Reverent
Which one do you identify most with?
Then, at this saying, Moses fled and became a dweller in the land of Midian, where he had two sons. “And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai. (Acts 7:29-30)
How was it like these forty years?
The Bible Study leader gave the word "reserved" to describe Moses at this juncture. Indeed, the picture in Exodus 2-3 painted for me was also one that speaks tranquility.
Moses was described as "sitting down by a well" and "tending the flock". Sounded like a very... mild and unhappening life, but one that has much contemplation and reflection. Well, it did sounded like Moses had a lot of time to ponder and think!
I decided that I really like the Moses at this time. A Moses who was silent before God, who stood still for the presence of the Lord. He may not know what else he can do at the moment. Probably, he felt that he cannot do anything anymore. He don't know how. Yet, God was going to use him in ways that is beyond what he can imagine.
I often feel like the Moses here. Many things I thought I could do for God have one after another closed their way in front of me. And at times, I wonder what is my purpose for God? If I can't do anything right, then what is the reason I am here for? I wonder if Moses also had similar thoughts running through his head then.
However, Moses patiently underwent training. He waited to understand. He endured to be molded. He went through 40 years quietly (at least, that's my impression) before God appeared to help him understand.
Can I endure my 40years?
Can I willingly undergo such training before God shows me what His plans for me are?
They are likely to be plans beyond my imagination, if God is willing to use this lowly vessel of mine.
Labels: Bible study, contemplation
Beyond my imagination...I never thought I make it this far...sometimes I wonder why I have to keep going...I guess I never dream enough.
A good thought to reflect upon, about a quiet and reserved, lowly vessel...neither rash nor reverent yet...but in due season, I hope.
d (:
Posted by
Anonymous |
9:08 PM
dream more and keep going!
Be ready for the burning bush. It may come soon, so we got to be ready (:
jiayou.
m
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12:01 AM