Exodus 6

This comes right after Moses cries out to God to find out why his people are experiencing so much trouble. God uses the opportunity to remind Moses that He is “I am,” He is “Lord,” and that He is “God Almighty.” He is sovereign, He is Savior, and He is eternal and all-powerful. He has a plan, and Moses is supposed to be His prophet. Moses still balks however, and God reminds him that Aaron will be his mouthpiece. The genealogy shows how Moses and Aaron are in the lineage of the promise, as well as foreshadowing the future priestly line.

Exodus 6:26-27 (WEB) “These are that Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, ‘Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.’ These are those who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt. These are that Moses and Aaron.”

Thought for the day: Sometimes we need a reminder of who God is in order to fully trust Him.

Job 42:1-6 (WEB) “Then Job answered the LORD: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained. You asked, “Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?” therefore I have uttered that which I didn’t understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn’t know. You said, “Listen, now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.” I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.’ “