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“The Gift Of Direction” By Kirk Hunt
Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you
Exodus 18:19a NKJV
Jethro did not ask a question. He did not make a request. Jethro gave direction and expected it to be followed.
Scripture does not say if Jethro gave his direction out of the public eye. Nor does it say if Jethro confronted Moses in public. Scripture does record that Jethro delivered his payload of direction without equivocation or ambiguity. It is not hard to imagine Jethro, pointing to his wrist sundial, and tapping his foot.
Leaders get input from a wide variety of people and sources. Often, that input comes whether you want it or not. I would not recommend that you accept direction from everyone. Still, there should be someone in your life who has the prerogative of being bossy.
Moses followed Jethro’s direction to train then task others. Maybe he was grateful for the direction. Maybe it did not set well with him. He followed his direction, regardless.
Godly men and women seek God’s direction. If He does not send angels as His couriers, He most likely will send men and women. And He does not always send the soft-spoken and gracious folks.
Good and wise direction comes from God. Scripture does not promise that your ego will be stroked at the same time. Still, seek God’s direction, regardless of the messenger.
Think: Even leaders need to take direction at times.
Pray: “Lord, help me hear the direction You send.”
Copyright © March 2014, Kirk Hunt
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