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Exodus 4:24 | Pastor Jerry A. Burns
And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the LORD met him, and sought to kill him. — Exodus 4:24
On the journey, the Lord meets Moses and seeks to kill him.
This abrupt and severe moment is explained by covenant disobedience. Moses had neglected the circumcision of his son, violating the covenant sign established in Genesis 17:10-14.
The seriousness of the scene teaches that leadership and divine calling do not excuse private disobedience. Moses could not represent God publicly while knowingly disregarding covenant obligation in his own household.
God met Moses in anger. The Lord threatened him with death or sent sickness upon him, as the punishment of his having neglected to circumcise his son. When God discovers to us what is amiss in our lives, we must give all diligence to amend it speedily. This is the voice of every rod; it calls us to return to Him that smites us. God sent Aaron to meet Moses. The more they saw of God's bringing them together, the more pleasant their interview was. The elders of Israel met them in
faith, and were ready to obey them. It often happens, that less difficulty is found than was expected, in such undertakings as are according to the will of God, and for his glory. Let us but arise and try at our proper work, the Lord will be with us and prosper us. If Israel welcomed the tidings of their deliverance, and worshipped the Lord, how should we welcome the glad tidings of redemption, embrace it in faith, and adore the Redeemer!
On the journey, the Lord meets Moses and seeks to kill him.
This abrupt and severe moment is explained by covenant disobedience. Moses had neglected the circumcision of his son, violating the covenant sign established in Genesis 17:10-14.
The seriousness of the scene teaches that leadership and divine calling do not excuse private disobedience. Moses could not represent God publicly while knowingly disregarding covenant obligation in his own household.
God met Moses in anger. The Lord threatened him with death or sent sickness upon him, as the punishment of his having neglected to circumcise his son. When God discovers to us what is amiss in our lives, we must give all diligence to amend it speedily. This is the voice of every rod; it calls us to return to Him that smites us. God sent Aaron to meet Moses. The more they saw of God's bringing them together, the more pleasant their interview was. The elders of Israel met them in
faith, and were ready to obey them. It often happens, that less difficulty is found than was expected, in such undertakings as are according to the will of God, and for his glory. Let us but arise and try at our proper work, the Lord will be with us and prosper us. If Israel welcomed the tidings of their deliverance, and worshipped the Lord, how should we welcome the glad tidings of redemption, embrace it in faith, and adore the Redeemer!