Day 5: Crash And Burn
Scripture: Exodus 5
Crash and burn. It’s a phrase used to describe someone or something that has failed completely. The phrase most likely came from the field of aviation to describe planes in aerial combat that had been shot down in the middle of a fight.
In this chapter, it looked like Moses and Aaron had crashed and burned when they spoke to Pharaoh. Their request was shot down by Pharaoh (yes, pun intended). Certainly, this was not the way the brothers had envisioned it.
It was a double whammy for Moses. Not only did Pharaoh reject his request, but he also treated the people harshly. As a result, Moses was not only rejected by Pharaoh, he was rejected by his own people. And Moses’ response seemed reasonably enough: “Why did you ever send me?” (v. 22).
We as humans tend to have tunnel vision. We see right in front of us but fail to see the bigger picture. God had told Moses what He was going to do through him. But Moses could only see his so-called present “failure.”
It’s been said that God’s delays are not God’s denials. As we will soon see in this book, God will bring His people out of slavery. And He will use a stuttering, reluctant leader to do it.
Don’t be so quick to give up. Sure, there may be a few setbacks or mistakes along the way. But God doesn’t give up on His children, so don’t give up on God’s plans for your life. Keep serving. Keep using your gifts for God. See the bigger picture. God is faithful.
Paul tells us the following in 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Even if you don’t see it, “your labor is not in vain.” You never know how God may be using you. You might be surprised in how God can work in what may seem like failures. Perhaps God is toughening you up by allowing some things not to work out. He’s getting you ready for something better.
God honors those who persevere. In baseball, no one hits home runs every at bat. Actually, batting .300 is considered a great year. Keep on keeping on in your serving. God will produce the spiritual fruit in His time. Failure is only a real failure if you give up. Don’t give Satan the satisfaction. Keep serving, saint!
Scripture: Exodus 5
Crash and burn. It’s a phrase used to describe someone or something that has failed completely. The phrase most likely came from the field of aviation to describe planes in aerial combat that had been shot down in the middle of a fight.
In this chapter, it looked like Moses and Aaron had crashed and burned when they spoke to Pharaoh. Their request was shot down by Pharaoh (yes, pun intended). Certainly, this was not the way the brothers had envisioned it.
It was a double whammy for Moses. Not only did Pharaoh reject his request, but he also treated the people harshly. As a result, Moses was not only rejected by Pharaoh, he was rejected by his own people. And Moses’ response seemed reasonably enough: “Why did you ever send me?” (v. 22).
We as humans tend to have tunnel vision. We see right in front of us but fail to see the bigger picture. God had told Moses what He was going to do through him. But Moses could only see his so-called present “failure.”
It’s been said that God’s delays are not God’s denials. As we will soon see in this book, God will bring His people out of slavery. And He will use a stuttering, reluctant leader to do it.
Don’t be so quick to give up. Sure, there may be a few setbacks or mistakes along the way. But God doesn’t give up on His children, so don’t give up on God’s plans for your life. Keep serving. Keep using your gifts for God. See the bigger picture. God is faithful.
Paul tells us the following in 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Even if you don’t see it, “your labor is not in vain.” You never know how God may be using you. You might be surprised in how God can work in what may seem like failures. Perhaps God is toughening you up by allowing some things not to work out. He’s getting you ready for something better.
God honors those who persevere. In baseball, no one hits home runs every at bat. Actually, batting .300 is considered a great year. Keep on keeping on in your serving. God will produce the spiritual fruit in His time. Failure is only a real failure if you give up. Don’t give Satan the satisfaction. Keep serving, saint!
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