3rd Day

7:35 wakeup (Prince Kuhio Day)

Exodus 18

I love this chapter. Verse 1: "Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel His people, how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt." Moses embraces with him, talks story, and shares a meal. Jethro, the priest of Midian, rejoices in the salvation of the Lord. So much here. Moses shares of the Lord with his in-law. A foreign priest rejoices in the salvation of Yahweh. How many times in the church do we respond fearfully or boastfully rather than openly and humbly when given the opportunity to share?

Verses 13-26 are a mentoring lesson to Moses on how to do things better. Ever since I was at USNA with the Navigators we have talked about this passage. So much here - smart delegation, having a mentor and giving him a voice in your life, wise governance. Today, in this election season, what struck me was Jethro's qualifications for his leaders:

- able men - they need to be able to do the job

- who fear God - honoring and glorifying God must be paramount in their lives

- men of truth - in a dispute they will choose what aligns to reality, even in the temptation to 'be political'

- those who hate dishonest gain - such roles have many temptations to increase one's wealth, even in subtle ways

May we see such men and women become leaders this next 9 months in our government.

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Today was different in a bunch of ways:

- It was a holiday

- I read the youversion.com Scripture on my phone instead of my laptop - didn't even roll out of bed, but got into God's Word even before sitting up! Funny, but I have had a hard time doing this with youversion.com, but it was seamless today.

- I normally walk/run in bicycle shorts (more comfortable), but this morning ran in khaki shorts

- wasn't dark when I ran/walked

- last two days have listened to radio or nothing - this morning listened to "Give Me Your Eyes" and "Voice of Truth" on the phone

Great morning, even though the boss called me on the final stretch and had to catch up on 3 days of excitement. Actual cycle took less than an hour. Good news is that in the midst of change - met with the Lord, exercised!