![]() When Moses finally did lead the people out of Egypt, Pharaoh and his army pursued them (Exodus 14:9). At one point Pharaoh threatened to kill him (Exodus 10:28). He first had to face Pharaoh – the leader of the most powerful nation on earth at that time (Exodus 3:11 5:1-2). Eventually he said, “ Please, Lord, now send the message by whomever You will” (Exodus 4:13). He claimed to be a poor speaker (Exodus 4:10). He was afraid that the Israelites would not listen to him (Exodus 4:1). He saw himself as being unfit to stand up to Pharaoh (Exodus 3:11). When God called him to lead he tried to come up with excuses so that he would not have to do it. When we consider the example of Moses, we can find five reasons why it took courage for him to lead the people out of Egypt.įirst, Moses did not aspire to lead. He chose Moses to lead them (Exodus 3:10). So He planned to deliver the Israelites out of bondage (Exodus 3:7-9). God saw the sons of Israel, and God took notice of them” (Exodus 2:23-25). They “ cried out” and “ God heard their groaning and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. ![]() However, God was with the Israelites and blessed them (Exodus 1:12). He saw the Israelites as a threat (Exodus 1:9-10), so he tried to keep them under his control by making “ their lives bitter with hard labor” (Exodus 1:11-14). However, eventually “ a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph” (Exodus 1:8). “ Now Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in Goshen, and they acquired property in it and were fruitful and became very numerous” (Genesis 47:27).Īll of this happened while Pharaoh thought highly of Joseph (Genesis 41:39-45 45:16-20). Thanks to Joseph (Genesis 47:11-12) – with the help of God (Genesis 45:5, 7) – they prospered. The children of Israel settled in Egypt in order to survive a famine (Genesis 45:5-8 47:11-12). Moses is an example of one who had the courage to lead. There are ways in which each of us can lead within the roles we occupy (in the church, home, workplace, society, etc.). We lead by directing others toward the way they should go and by showing them how to do what is right. Leadership can be exerted through one’s position, words, actions, and influence. But we can lead without an official leadership position. We often associate leading with leadership roles (husbands, employers, generals, Presidents, elders, etc.). Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt’” (Exodus 3:7-10). Now, behold, the cry of the sons of Israel has come to Me furthermore, I have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians are oppressing them. So I have come down to deliver them from the power of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and spacious land, to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanite and the Hittite and the Amorite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite. “ The Lord said, ‘I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings. But in the end, Moses obeyed the Lord, stood against Pharaoh, and led the people out of bondage and toward the promised land. CUSHIONAIRE Women’s Lane Cork Footbed Sandal, $29.Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Keep scrolling to shop six affordable alternatives to Birkenstock’s Arizona sandal below that are all $50 or less. And thankfully, the fashion industry has apparently picked up on that cue, seeing as tons of other brands produce a similar shoe for way, way less. So if you have trouble dropping that much on a pair of “ugly” shoes, you’re not alone. However, that doesn’t mean that they come cheap - the well-known “Arizona” style retails for about $100. Whether due to their comfortability, easy slide-on nature or something else entirely, Birkenstocks are definitely a thing. The buckled style has even been spotted on celebrities and influencers. ![]() Once mocked for being ugly, the brand’s instantly-recognizable double strap sandal has somehow created a place for itself in millions of closets. Over the past few years, Birkenstock’s Arizona sandals have become the go-to summer sandal for most people. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. ![]()
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