By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
We learn from today’s scripture that Moses chose suffering rather than failing to do what he knew God was calling him to do—to lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt and into the Promised Land. He chose the narrow path, and on that path, there is no room for us to compromise. It is the path of prompt and complete obedience. Jesus walked that path, and it is the one He wants each of us to walk.
Moses turned down a life of luxury in the palace of Pharaoh and chose to suffer rather than fail to please God. Are you willing to walk away from things you might enjoy in order to be fully obedient to God? God will give you the grace and strength to do it if you are willing.
Jesus said that if we intend to follow Him, we have to deny ourselves and take up our cross (Mark 8:34). He didn’t mean to die on a cross as He did, but He did mean that we have to say no to ourselves, if necessary, in order to be obedient to Him.
Prayer of the Day: Father, if anything stands in the way of my being fully committed to You, please show me what it is and give me the strength to let it go. In Jesus’ name, amen.
