The article "Moses—a Man Who Believed God" by Don Fortner emphasizes the profound theological doctrine of faith, specifically how Moses exemplifies true faith in God amid worldly temptations and severe challenges. Fortner argues that Moses rejected the comforts of Egypt, choosing instead to suffer with God's people, because he firmly believed in God's promises of deliverance and fulfillment of His covenant. Key Scripture references include Hebrews 11:24-26 and 2 Corinthians 4:18, which showcase Moses' prioritization of eternal truths over temporal pleasures and his unwavering trust in God’s providence amidst seemingly insurmountable odds. The article underscores the practical significance of faith, illustrating that authentic belief in God empowers individuals to transcend life's trials, fostering resilience and humility in the face of adversity.
Key Quotes
“By faith Moses... refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter.”
“He believed God's promise that he would send a deliverer, a Redeemer, a Savior... Moses trusted God's unfailing faithfulness.”
“Faith in Christ caused Moses to see things that had not yet come to pass.”
“Marvelous as Moses' sacrifices and choices seem to be, they are really not very marvelous at all; he believed God and acted accordingly.”
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. of Christ...: Or, for Christ - Hebrews 11:24-26Moses—A Man Who Believed God
"By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward." Hebrews 11:24-26
What is the principle that compelled Moses to act as he did? The Holy Spirit tells us – “By faith Moses.” Moses believed God. Faith motivated him. Faith directed him. Faith controlled him. Moses did what he did because he believed God.
Moses believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. He believed God’s promise that he would send a deliverer, a Redeemer, a Savior, a King of the seed of Abraham in whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed.
He believed God would keep his promise. He would fulfill his covenant. He would deliver his people. He would never forsake his own.
Believing God, Moses knew that with God nothing is impossible. The deliverance of Israel and the overthrow of Pharaoh seemed impossible. But Moses believed God!
Believing God, Moses trusted the wisdom and goodness of God’s providence. Like Joseph before him, he was in the place of God; and he knew it. Moses trusted God’s unfailing faithfulness (Lam. 3:21-26). He trusted God to be faithful to his purpose, to his promise, and to his people.
Faith in Christ caused Moses to see things that had not yet come to pass. Faith caused him to see temporal things as temporal and eternal things as eternal (2 Cor. 4:18). Being a man of faith, he interpreted divine providence by faith. The Lord God revealed to Moses what he would have him to do; and faith gave him strength to do it.
Marvelous as Moses’ sacrifices and choices seem to be, they are really not very marvelous at all. He believed God and acted accordingly. —"By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned" (Heb. 11:27-29).
His God given faith in Christ made Moses such a meek man that he feared neither Pharaoh’s wrath, nor Egypt’s armies, nor the depths of the Read Sea. Faith made him so utterly humble before God that he dared not cower before anything or anyone else!
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