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Today, we are discussing the life of Moses. The first aspect of Moses’ life is the divine timetable. I have never seen anyone place a six-year-old child in a university or even in secondary school. This is due to a biological timetable, which dictates that no child is ready for university at that age. There are also distinctions between males and females; there is a specific age when a male cannot produce sperm for procreation, and similarly, a female who has not begun menstruating and does not have an egg cannot become a mother.
There is a biological timetable, and there are times when one cannot yet fulfill certain roles, which is not one’s fault but rather a function of the body clock. There are also times when one can no longer do things that were once possible. For instance, once a woman reaches a certain stage and no longer produces eggs, she cannot become a mother unless she undergoes medical interventions such as surrogacy.
Medical interventions can allow a woman without eggs to have eggs implanted, or a man without sperm to use borrowed sperm. However, it is important to note that borrowed sperm or eggs are not biologically theirs. The capacity to intervene in these situations depends on the sophistication of science, knowledge, and technology.
Similarly, there is a capacity for spiritual intervention that is not commonplace. This capacity involves one’s identity; for example, are you someone whom God will listen to? The scripture states that God does not hear sinners, and the gifts of the Spirit are given by measure.
Returning to Moses, Israel as a nation was born in Egypt, a strange land, and they entered as a family but became a nation. This transformation also has a divine timetable element. A family is a family, and a nation is a nation. Approximately 70 individuals entered Egypt, including Moses, his children, and his grandchildren. By the time they left, about six million came out.
Who you are today and who you will be tomorrow can be very different. The man entered as a family and came out as a nation. A seed is required to become a fetus, which then becomes a baby, and eventually an adult. The stages are as follows: 1. seed, 2. fertilization, 3. baby, 4. adult, and 5. carcass. A living seed may never become a fetus; two male sperm will never become a fetus, nor will ten eggs. You need both male and female seeds for conception to occur.
In the same way, there are ingredients along your path, both natural and spiritual. If you combine with the wrong elements, you cannot achieve a desired outcome. There are natural outcomes and stages that exist.
Now, back to Moses. God had already pronounced that His people would spend 400 years in Egypt. If you are unaware of this 400-year rule, you could fast and pray to death, hoping for Israel’s release from Egypt, and nothing would happen. You might conclude that God is unfaithful. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the spiritual roots of your circumstances.
While doing this, remember the concept of intervention. What was planned or stated can sometimes be changed through intervention. Not everything that is said is immutable, and not every situation resolves on its own. Sometimes, we must act and pray to bring about change.
Historically, it seems that the Israelites spent 430 years in Egypt, not 400. What changed? Could it be that the 40 years Moses spent outside Egypt was not part of the original plan? We may never know for sure, but we do know that 400 years was God’s plan, which became 430.
Could it be that Moses acted ten years too early, leading to his banishment from Egypt? This ten-year difference, plus the 40 years he spent outside, accounts for the 30-year difference. Because of the limited sovereignty that God granted us, we have the capacity to change some divine ordinations to a limited extent.
The way God arranged Moses’ life demonstrates a unique orchestration. There was no prophecy indicating that so many people would be murdered at that time, but it seems the devil was orchestrating events. The devil was aware of the 400-year prophecy given to Abraham and was calculating how to thwart it.
When we fight for what God has promised us, we are often fighting against the enemy, not God. We are not trying to convince God to fulfill His promises; rather, we are engaging in spiritual warfare. Left unattended, the will of God will not be done on Earth, as the devil is the prince of this world.
Adam sold out to the devil, and God gave man dominion on Earth, which was subsequently given to the devil. Therefore, for God’s will to be done on Earth, man must use the seed of original dominion to access God, ensuring that God’s will, rather than the devil’s, comes to pass.
The devil instigated actions against the Israelites, claiming they were too numerous. He sought to kill all the male children of a certain age to undermine God’s prophecy. The devil calculated that God would use men to fulfill His prophecy, so he aimed to eliminate potential candidates.
The actions taken by Moses’ mother and Miriam to save him could have easily failed. If they had found a Hebrew child in the water, they could have simply reported it to the soldiers for execution. The timing of events, such as the child being directed toward the woman, was crucial.
Why did the child end up where the woman could find him? The order to kill the Hebrew children likely came from a higher authority, not just the soldiers. Everyone knew the identity of the child, and the woman was likely aware of the risks involved.
The bottom line is that God preserved Moses from the beginning. The instigator of these actions was the devil, who used his knowledge of timing to attempt to derail God’s prophecy. Everything God has promised you is under observation by the devil, who seeks to manipulate circumstances to thwart it.
God, on the other hand, manipulates circumstances to preserve His promises. There is an ongoing war in which you can either contribute to victory or defeat. I will pause this recording here to assess how far we have progressed.
One important person in the life of Moses was his mother. It was his mother who instructed his sister to prepare a vessel, place the baby in it, and set it in the water. The girl was quite young, and it was the mother who prepared that vessel for the water. She might have taken steps to waterproof it, perhaps using cellophane or something similar to prevent water from entering.
We can find this story in Exodus 2, specifically verse 3. It states, “And when she could no longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes and dabbed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child there in, and she laid it in the flags by the river’s brink.” Initially, she hid him, which must have been illegal and could have led to her husband being killed. She hid him until he reached an age where he could no longer be concealed—about three months. At that point, she decided on the next step, likely guided by God each step of the way. God may have used her intellect rather than speaking to her directly. Even if God was speaking to her, she might not have recognized it as such; after all, Eve did not know that it was the devil speaking to her.
Moses’ mother saw that he was a special child. The energy surrounding him indicated that he was different. The New International Version describes him as “fine,” while the King James Version refers to him as “beautiful.” The Message translation calls him “special.” The emphasis on “special” suggests that there was something unique about this child.
We have no guarantee that there were no other children like him who were successfully hidden, but they are not relevant to the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The focus is on the characters that played a part in it. Other children who may have escaped are not pertinent to God’s plan to take Israel out of Egypt.
Moses eventually left Egypt, got married, and had children, but these details are not relevant to the Exodus narrative. When Moses returned at the age of 80, his parents were likely dead, although it is possible they were still alive. They could have been around 100 or 110 years old. However, Israel had been in Egypt for 400 years, and many of the original Israelites were long gone.
Moses was raised in the palace, and no one suspected him to be the biological child of Pharaoh’s daughter. History suggests he was a powerful priest. The Bible records that he chose not to be identified as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. It is possible that God convinced Pharaoh that Moses was just one child out of a million, which would not significantly affect the population reduction he sought.
The bottom line is that God must have protected and supported Moses from many angles. If God was able to preserve Moses against all odds, we can be confident that He can support us through whatever adverse circumstances we face. Many times, we encounter clearly adverse situations—be it in health, finance, or social standing. God is not tired, weak, or willing to give up on His purposes. He can support you.
The preservation of Moses was clearly supernatural. However, Moses took an action that may not have been what God desired—killing the Egyptian. He attempted to use his own strength to achieve what could only be accomplished by God’s power. This was strategically unwise; how could the killing of one soldier lead to the deliverance of his people from slavery?
Your common sense is often helpful. Many times, when you act against your better judgment, you pay the price. There have been moments when I wanted to act impulsively, but my common sense saved me. I recall a time when I almost lost my career in banking due to a moment of anger.
Consider the story of a sister I knew who was going to marry someone I believed was not right for her. I advised her against it, but she went ahead. After two years, the man abandoned her.
Keep your eyes open; common sense can save you. If you look at the situation, Moses killed the Egyptian and buried him. Even if it had not been discovered, how would that have helped the situation?
Moses fled, believing that was the end of his connection to Egypt. He married the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian. Interestingly, Joseph also married the daughter of a priest, Potiphera, the priest of On.
Why were they marrying the daughters of priests? These priests were not of the God of Israel, but God had been dealing with people before Israel was established. Jethro was a priest, and Potiphera was a priest as well.
Moses’ life can be divided into three distinct phases: from birth to 40, he was a prince of Egypt; from 40 to 80, he was a shepherd; and from 80 onward, he fulfilled his life mission and purpose. Each phase required different skills. In the first phase, he was a man of authority; in the second, he learned to serve and tend to the flock of another; and in the last phase, he became a prophet, king, and priest for Israel—all three roles in one person.
Moses was the father of the Jewish faith and the lawgiver. He spoke to God face to face and carried the glory of God, which caused his face to shine and required him to cover it with a veil. He spent 40 days and nights without food, and perhaps without water, being supernaturally sustained.
God instructed him to create tablets of stone, and the finger of God wrote the Ten Commandments for him. In a moment of human weakness, he smashed the tablets in anger. God instructed him to make another set, which was also written by God.
God tolerated Moses’ human weaknesses, demonstrating His long-suffering. However, there comes a point when God will not overlook our shortcomings. Moses did not complete his assignment correctly due to his character flaws.
Do not worship your character or ways; worship God instead. Many people justify their flaws by saying, “That’s just how I am.” This mindset can lead to regret.
Judas did not intend for Jesus to be killed; he had seen Jesus escape many times. He was distressed when he witnessed Jesus’ death and returned the money he had received for betraying Him.
Moses, like Judas and David, did not escape the consequences of his character flaws. We must work on reversing our flaws and strive for the image of Christ to be formed in us.
One question arises: Who taught Moses how to wait on God? What was he doing for 40 days and nights with God? Sleep was part of it, but there were also discussions with God. Moses spent that time alone with God without any scriptures or books.
Everyone must take time to be alone with God. Set a goal to spend at least one full day alone with Him each year. Write it down and make it a priority.
Moses was the king and prophet, while Aaron was the priest. Miriam, his sister, was also a prophetess and leader in Israel. God used the same family for His purposes, which is not uncommon.
Moses finished his life triumphantly and is part of the triumphant company of saints. He is mentioned in the records of God and is in the book of life, recognized as a hero of faith.
May we also be counted among the faithful in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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The Life of Moses: Lessons and Reflections
Introduction
Today, we discuss Moses’ life—his journey through divine timing, human actions, and spiritual warfare. His story reveals lessons about faith, leadership, and fulfilling God’s purpose.
The Divine Timetable
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Understanding God’s Timing
Life operates within biological, natural, and spiritual timelines:
- Children don’t attend university at six due to readiness timelines.
- Reproductive capabilities are time-bound for men and women.
- Spiritual events follow God’s timetable, often beyond human understanding.
Examples of Timetable Lessons
- Israel’s Bondage in Egypt: God decreed 400 years of slavery, but they stayed 430 years due to delays from human and divine interactions.
- Moses’ Timing: Moses acted prematurely by killing an Egyptian, leading to a 40-year exile that altered the divine timeline.
Moses’ Early Life
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Preservation by Divine Intervention
- The Devil’s Schemes: Pharaoh ordered all Hebrew male infants killed to thwart God’s prophecy.
- God’s Preservation: Moses’ mother hid him in an ark of bulrushes, placing it on the Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter found and adopted him.
Key Characters in Moses’ Early Life
- His Mother: Ingeniously prepared the ark and guided Miriam.
- Miriam: Ensured Moses’ safety, linking him to his mother as his nurse.
- Pharaoh’s Daughter: Raised Moses in Pharaoh’s palace, unknowingly fulfilling God’s plan.
Moses’ Three Phases of Life
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The Prince of Egypt (Birth to 40 Years):
Raised as royalty, Moses gained education, authority, and influence in Pharaoh’s court. -
The Shepherd in Exile (40 to 80 Years):
After fleeing Egypt, Moses spent 40 years in Midian, learning humility and service. -
The Deliverer of Israel (80+ Years):
Returning to Egypt, Moses led the Israelites out of bondage and received God’s laws on Mount Sinai.
Lessons from Moses’ Leadership
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Spiritual Warfare and God’s Promises
- God’s promises require human participation and spiritual warfare.
- Humans must align with His plans to counter the enemy’s schemes.
The Danger of Impulsiveness
- Moses killed an Egyptian prematurely, showing the risk of acting outside God’s timing.
- Relying on human strength to achieve divine purposes often leads to failure.
God’s Long-Suffering
- Despite Moses’ flaws, God used him mightily. Yet Moses’ anger prevented him from entering the Promised Land.
The Role of Family and Community
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- Miriam: A prophetess and leader pivotal to Israel’s journey.
- Aaron: Moses’ spokesman and high priest.
- Moses’ Family: Demonstrates how God often uses families to fulfill His purposes.
Lessons for Today
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- Waiting on God: Moses spent 40 days alone with God. We should dedicate time yearly for personal spiritual growth.
- The Power of Common Sense: God works through spiritual insight and practical wisdom. Acting impulsively can have lasting consequences.
- Addressing Character Flaws: Like Moses, we must confront our weaknesses to fulfill our purpose without regret.
Conclusion
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Moses’ life teaches faith, perseverance, and aligning with God’s timing. His journey from prince to shepherd to deliverer shows that God can use anyone, flaws included, for great purposes.
May we, like Moses, fulfill our God-given purpose and be counted among the faithful.
Amen.
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Saturday, 4th January 2025.
Life is on a biological clock. There is an age at which we cannot do certain things and an age where we can no longer do certain things. There is a capacity for intervention where people cannot biologically do something.
There is also a capacity for spiritual intervention that is not common place. They depend on your identity, your anointing, how potent your prayers are, on so many things.
Back to Moses. Israel as a country was born in Egypt, a strange land. Moses entered Egypt as a family, but came out as a nation.
God said it will take them 400 years to be free from oppression.
It is very important that we understand the spiritual root of the circumstances we are in.
Remember also that intervention can change things. It is not all times that what was said is immutable.
Historically we learnt that they spent 430 years, not 400 years.
Because of the sovereignty that God gave us we have the capacity to change the divine ordination to some extent.
The devil studies periods. He knew about the 400 year prophecy and tried to figure out his interest in detailing the prophecy. Many times we are fighting for what God has promised us it is the enemy we are fighting. We are not trying to convince God to do what He wants to do. Left unattended the will of God will not come to pass. Because the devil is the prince of this world. God gave man dominion on earth. Man gave that dominion to the devil. For the will of God to be done on earth man has to use the seed of the original dominion to access God so that the will of God and not the will of the devil will come to pass. Otherwise it is an illogical thing that God asks us to pray to God for the will of God to come to pass.
Satan is manipulating circumstances in order to derail the will of God. God is manipulating circumstances in order to make His will come to pass. It is war.
The preservation of Moses was clearly supernatural.
Moses from 40 - 80 was living a very different life. From 0 - 40 he was a prince of Egypt. From 40 - 80 he was a house boy. He was tending the flock of Jethro, not his own.
In the first 40 he was a man of authority. In the second 40 he learned to serve. In the last 40 he was the king of Israel, a prophet and a priest. He was the first ruler of Israel. He was the first king, first prophet, first priest. He was the father of a faith. He was the father of the Jewish faith. He was the only one in his generation that spoke to God face to face. His face shone and had to be covered by a veil. He fasted 40 days and 40 nights without food or water and was supernaturally sustained. He smashed the 10 commandments and God wrote a new one. At the end he didn’t complete his mission well because of his anger issues. What you are doing wrong that God is overlooking, He will not always overlook it.
Not everything David did was overlooked. There was a lot of death in David’s house because of the “The sword will not depart from your house” verdict.
Judas did not intend to have Jesus killed. He was doing 419 for money, he did not expect that they will be able to kill Jesus. He knew Jesus had the power to escape death, he did not know that Jesus will not use it. He was just doing what he was used to, stealing money and doing deals for money. He was so used to getting away with it. He was personally distressed when he saw Jesus actually get killed. He actually went to return the money at some point but they didn’t accept the money back. They told him that he had performed and been paid, he should take his money and go.
Moses did not get away with his character flaw. David did not get away with it. Judas did not get away with it. I will not get away with it. Work on your character flaw, don’t stop until you improve.
Go and discover how to be fruitful and eventful in the presence of God without any third party element. Everyone needs to have some time alone with God. You can do it for about 3 days,
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Moses was the king and the prophet. Aaron was the priest. Miriam was also a prophetess and a leader in Israel (she was the eldest sister, the one that put him in the water). Joshua was not related to Moses. When Moses kept harassing God for someone to go with him, God gave him Aaron, his elder brother. These were children of the same parents. The two that went to Pharaoh had the same parents. When the people rebelled, Korah, Dathan and Abiram — it was because they asked Moses “why is it only your family? Is it only your family that hears from God?”.
Don’t think that God wouldn’t punish you for the wrong you’re used to doing. He’s never mocked. He has long suffering. Not forever suffering.
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