Jethro's Conversion
It is a marvelous sight to see a person come to put his or her faith in the Lord. May we all be a part of seeing that happen many times, like Moses saw it with his father-in-law Jethro. (Exodus 18:9,11) Besides trusting the Lord ourselves, there is no greater experience in this life.
When Jethro came with Moses' wife and children, he was greeted warmly by his son-in-law. Then, Moses shared the powerful witness of what the Lord had done to free the Israelites from the bondage in Egypt. It was such a powerful testimony to God's greatness that Jethro rejoiced over the goodness of the Lord to His people. Then, he made a personal confession of faith that he had come to believe that the Lord was greater than all of the gods. Finally, he offered sacrifices to his Lord to show his new belief and commitment. He was no longer a "poly-theist" believing in many gods. He was a believer in the One True God.
The same basic process happens one way or another whenever anyone comes to the Lord. We have to turn from our way of believing and put our trust in Him alone. We have to surrender to Him, as the Only Lord of the universe. Then, God sees our faith and saves us by His grace. It often happens after the witness of another individual giving the evidence of God's reality and power, too. May we see many people come to the Lord Jesus Christ in 2017.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Exodus 20-22.
When Jethro came with Moses' wife and children, he was greeted warmly by his son-in-law. Then, Moses shared the powerful witness of what the Lord had done to free the Israelites from the bondage in Egypt. It was such a powerful testimony to God's greatness that Jethro rejoiced over the goodness of the Lord to His people. Then, he made a personal confession of faith that he had come to believe that the Lord was greater than all of the gods. Finally, he offered sacrifices to his Lord to show his new belief and commitment. He was no longer a "poly-theist" believing in many gods. He was a believer in the One True God.
The same basic process happens one way or another whenever anyone comes to the Lord. We have to turn from our way of believing and put our trust in Him alone. We have to surrender to Him, as the Only Lord of the universe. Then, God sees our faith and saves us by His grace. It often happens after the witness of another individual giving the evidence of God's reality and power, too. May we see many people come to the Lord Jesus Christ in 2017.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Exodus 20-22.