Jethro visits Moses Exodus 18

 

Exodus 18 – Jethro visits Moses

 

Jethro, the priest of Midian and Father-in-law of Moses came to visit and brought Moses and his children with them. It is interesting to see the relationship between Moses and his father-in-law.  They seem to be very close.  Jethro obviously loved Moses and had great respect for him and was enthusiastic about him.

Sometimes an outsider can see things more clearly than those doing the work, and we must always be open to counsel.  Moses was trying to do all the work himself, and he was not making a distinction between major matters and minor problems.  He needed assistance and he needed priorities. Jethro expected Moses to seek God’s counsel in this matter. We must always ask for God’s direction. 

There are two kinds of wisdom in this world, the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world.  Jethro’s proposal was based on the wisdom of the world.  One of the reasons the church gets in trouble today is because they attempt to run the church by the methods of the world, and they have no spiritual discernment..  The recommendations that Jethro made were good.  They would take the load off Moses and expedite matters. The thing is, that this was not the will of God.  God permitted it all right, but He did not suggest it.  If this were the best method, God would have already made this arrangement. He did not want others included who would dissipate or insulate the power of God in coming directly to Moses.  There are many people who do not like to do business directly with God.  They would rather deal with other people.  We need to go directly to God.

These seventy men were no more efficient for God than one man. What we need is wisdom of God to guide us. “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” I Cor. 3:19

In verse 21 we read the description of the kind of leaders God needs. People who are characterized by ability, the fear of God, honesty and hatred for covetousness.

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.