"SHARING HOPE THROUGH SCRIPTURE ABOUT FAITH IN ACTION"
Hebrews 11:24 “It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.”
Hebrews 11:25 “He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
Hebrews 11:26 “He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of the Messiah than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the great reward that God would give him.”
Hebrews 11:27 “It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the king. Moses kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.”
Taken from today's reading in "The One Year Bible”.
Some explanatory thoughts, applications, questions and a prayer:
In this 11th chapter of Hebrews, we have what has been called "The Hall of Faith".
In it we have many, many examples of faith in action.
The verses we are looking at today are focused on the man Moses, and how and what he did by faith.
May it bring strength and encouragement to your soul on this day. In Jesus’ name.
1. What Moses did, was done by faith just like the faith we have been given by God.
Hebrews 11:24 “It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.”
You can see at the start of this verse it says, "It was by faith that Moses etc, etc”.
And then it goes on to list the things he did, or the choices he made and the way he lived.
2. Here's what's said about the faith of Moses. Please take a moment to note what he did.
Hebrews 11:24 “It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.”
Hebrews 11:25 “He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
Hebrews 11:26 “He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of the Messiah than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the great reward that God would give him.”
Hebrews 11:27 “It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt. He was not afraid of the king. Moses kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.”
3. Here's a breakdown:
(1) He refused to treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Pharaoh in Scripture is a type of satan.
(2) He chose to share in the oppression of God's people.
(3) He chose not to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
(4) He thought it better to suffer for the sake of the Messiah.
(5) He chose looking to the reward God would give him rather than the treasures of Egypt. Egypt is a type of the world.
(6) He left Egypt and was fearless.
(7) He kept his eyes on God through it all.
Some Questions:
1. Doesn't it stir your heart to read about what Moses did by faith?
2. Can you see the parallels between Moses's faith and our faith?
3. Do you think, or know, that you are making the same kinds of choices Moses made by faith?
4. If you are, then You are also in this hall of faith, along with every other person who chooses to walk and live by faith, or trust in God.
A Prayer:
Lord, as we pause for a few moments to reflect on faith and this example in the man Moses, who we will one day meet in heaven, we say thank You, for the record, of what he did by faith. It helps us to want to be the same way, and it encourages us that we can be that way.
Moses trusted You to do what He did, and so must we. Lord, we place our trust in You this day, and ask that You give us strength and grace, as we go through our day. May we find your compassion and mercy towards us and share it with others we may talk with or meet.
May our lives be a living witness of men and women who are walking by faith. In Jesus’ name, amen
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia.
