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Moses – Led Israel Out of Bondage, A Deliverer

Scripture

“Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron was eighty-three when they made their demands to Pharaoh.” (Exodus 7:7 NLT)

“Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever.” (Deuteronomy 34:7 NLT)

Reflection

Moses was preserved at birth, escaping Pharaoh’s murderous edict. He was raised by Pharaoh’s daughter after being found as a baby in the Nile River, and later lived in the land of Midian as the Lord prepared him to deliver a nation. He was 80 years old when he confronted Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt through the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. He led the Israelites through the wilderness for an additional 40 years until his death at the age of 120.

Application

When we assess our lives, we often fail to connect the threads woven into the tapestry of our lives and how God uses each one for his purposes, no matter our chronological age. In looking back on the timeline of your life, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you how He has prepared you for this season of your life.

Prayer

Father, I willingly choose to see my life through the lens of your calling. I give you the challenging circumstances, the moments of victory, and all that lies in between as you use each thread to fashion me for your glory during this season of my life.