READ: Hebrews 11:24-29
“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: forhehad respect unto the recompence of the reward.” – Hebrews 11:26
Many of us are so impressed with the world, with rich countries, with impressive buildings, shops, roads and fancy lives. But none of these things impressed Moses. He had been in Pharaoh’s house for years but was not impressed by the life of an Egyptian king. He did not see anything in it that made it worth him staying there. Unfortunately this cannot be said of pastors today.
One visit to America is enough to convince most pastors to leave their poor African cities and migrate to America where they see an abundance of supermarkets, shiny lights, flashy cars, excellent roads and bridges. They are overwhelmed with the abundance of shopping malls, shoe shops, clothes shops and designer outlets. Somehow Moses was not impressed with the things he saw in the palace. He remained faithful to his Israeli heritage and calling.
I have met countless pastors who abandoned their calling in African nations for a more lucrative and profitable ministry in America. But I have not met many pastors who abandoned America for the poor African cities. Unfortunately this is the sad trend of ministry today. If we are going to achieve the great things that Moses did we cannot afford to be impressed by Pharaoh’s delicacies and delights.
Decide not to be impressed by anything the world has to offer. You can live without it and be happy without any of these things.