Hebrews 11:24,25
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharoh’s daughter; choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.”
This was a difficult time to be a jew. It wasn’t always the case. When Joseph first brought his brothers to Egypt, they were honored. However, they became numerous and prosperous, so just like Hitler, one of the Pharoahs enslaved them. The Pharoah at the time of his birth was executing jewish babies. This was the climate Moses was in. He chose to identify with his people, rather than live in Egyptian power and luxury. It wasn’t possible to do both. I’m sure as he was growing up, he struggling in attempting to do so. It’s almost like the statement Jesus made, “You can’t serve God and mammon.” Like being at war, one can’t have an allegiance to both sides. We have a similar choice today. It’s either God or ourself. When we come to Christ, we make Him lord. Our life is now filtered by Him. We live our lives by His Word, guided by the Holy Spirit. If a diagnosis were to be made, do we want prosperity on the outside or the inside? The world offers the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). The lust of the eyes deals with pleasing our wants. The lust of the flesh is pleasing our appetites and the pride of life are our conquests. If these are not under the submission of Christ, we are devoured along with those around us. Satisfying these become our god. To analyze the breakdown in marriages, one could easily point to these as the cause. Following Christ governs us. We submit to one another. Oddly enough, not getting what we want is often good for us. This is not becoming a self denying monk, but one who doesn’t make it all about him (or her).
Our society is becoming more harsh towards christians. While we are free presently, it may be more difficult socially to follow Christ. Much like in Moses’ time. He associated with his people, the enslaved. Lord, give us guidance and courage. Help us not to make unnecessary drama, but to choose appropriate stands when that time comes.