Read: Exodus 2:18-3:1
Meditation: We see that Jethro has two names. Ex. 2:18 tells
us his name is Reuel, which means "friend of God" and that Ex.
3:1 calls him Jethro, the priest of Midian. Also we see the connection
that Moses has with this man as his son-in-law. While these passages may
look like a few days have passed, in reality over 40 years have gone by.
During this time Jethro has taught Moses a great deal about God, about
the desert, and how to live as a family worshiping God. This has
prepared Him for the mission that God is about to call him to do.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to be Your friend just like
Jethro. Help me to reach out to my family with the knowledge of
You. 
Read: Exodus 4
Meditation: Moses receives his instructions from God about how he
is to bring the people of Israel out of Egypt. Before Moses leaves, he goes
back to Jethro to get his blessing. Jethro sends him on his way with his
blessing. Somewhere between this event and his meeting with Jethro again in
chapter 18, Moses sends his wife and two children back to Jethro for safe
keeping. If they had stayed with Moses they could have been in danger from
the Egyptians.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to be one that is willing to follow
Your will for my life, but also for those that are also in my
family.
Read: Exodus 18:1-7
Meditation: This chapter is about Moses, and the affairs of His
family, especially Jethro. We see Jethro bringing back to Moses his wife and
children and Moses entertains His father-in-law with great respect. Jethro
also comes to meet Moses to congratulate him, to hear the story of how God
had saved the people of Israel, and to honor Moses. What a great
relationship they must have had with each other.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to have a great relationship with my
family, especially my in-laws.
Read: Exodus 18:8-12
Meditation: Moses shares the story of the great things God has
done for Israel. The impression that it had on Jethro was one of praise, joy
and thankfulness. Jethro offers sacrifices in the presence of Moses and
Aaron and many other friends and family for God's great works after which a
feast was served, all of it to the glory of God. Here we see that Aaron and
Moses defer to Jethro who was a priest of God in the offering of the
sacrifice.
Prayer Starter: Lord, help me to see the great wonders You have
done and to offer my praise and thankfulness to You.
Read: Exodus 18:13-27
Meditation: Before Jethro leaves the camp he see something that
concerns him. The fact that Moses is the only judge and that he has to
settle all the people's problems. Jethro advises Moses about the management
of the business of judges in Israel. His advice is to take other people from
the camp and make them his assists. After some time we see Moses taking
Jethro's advice.
Prayer Starter: Lord, even Moses needed some advice and he was
smart enough to take it. Lord help me to see that I often need help and good
advice and help me to use it for Your glory.
Read: Judges 1:6
1 Samuel 15:6
Meditation: We see in these two verses the kindness offered
by Israel to the descendants of Jethro. Here they are also called the
Kenites. First the are given some land that is allotted to the tribe of
Judah in the nation of Israel. And then later on they are warned by Saul
and taken under special protection for the kindness that their ancestors
had showed to Israel after leaving Egypt.
Prayer Starter: Lord, even the good-will shown to God's
people, even when it is in the smallest of instances, was rewarded by
You. What a great and wonderful God You really are. Help me to praise
You, O Lord. Amen.
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