“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.” – Heb. 11:26
Choices have consequences and those who are wise ponder the path of their feet so as to establish their ways ( Prov. 4:26). They do not succeed by accident, but by following the counsel of God. One of the best examples of this is Moses. At a certain critical point in his life he found himself at a crossroads and had to make a choice which would determine his destiny. He had to decide between the riches of Egypt and the reproach of Christ. By faith he chose “to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season” ( Heb. 11:25).
He selected the imperishable – “affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season” (Heb.11:25)
He saw the invisible – “he endured, as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27)
He succeeded at the impossible – “passed through the Red sea”
He simulated the intestinal fortitude of his parents – “they were not afraid of the kings commandment” ( Heb. 11:23) and “he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king” (Heb. 11:27).
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
