"So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself. Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God." vv.17-19
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JETHRO. He was not an Israelite, called a priest of Midian (Ex. 2:16) and Moses' father-in-law. He and Moses must have had a special relationship, definitely one of honor towards each other. God gives Jethro wisdom in the counsel given to Moses. Now we know Jethro just came to believe and honor Moses' God in verses 8-12, and we don't know what kind of priest he was in Midian, yet it seems his experience and wisdom he gained throughout like and his new act of faith allowed God to use him to organize Israel. Moses seemed to be one drive by desire and perfectionism but his responsibilities were far too consuming and this is clearly seen by Jethro. Moses takes this counsel as a way of willing to improve how he was doing things, an amazing characteristic to a good leader. What kind of leader are you? Do you delegate? Do you have someone that leads your leading? How do you respond to counsel from others?
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