August 4, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, August 4.
School bells start ringing one week from today in Center, Texas. In other East Texas towns, students are already back in class. But wherever you live, it’s a safe bet that teachers have been back at work for a while. And so this morning we begin “Teacher Week” at the Daily Devotions. Behind every great person is a great teacher. Each day this week we’ll look at a Bible character who was called to greatness by God, and the teacher who helped them get there.
The name Moses is known by people who have never read a word of God’s Word. But few know anything about a man named Jethro. When Moses fled Egypt after killing the Egyptian overseer, he was literally running for his life. He was given refuge by Jethro and ended up living and working with his family for forty years. Jethro saw something in the young man Moses and invested his life in him. Great teachers recognize great potential.
During those forty years, Moses had the opportunity to observe Jethro, a man of wealth and accomplishment, who was also known for his wisdom and integrity. Sometimes the strongest lesson we can teach is the lesson of our lives. Moses came to Jethro as a confused young man and left as a leader. Great teachers are great examples.
After Moses had led the Israelites out of their bondage in Egypt, he struggled to be an effective leader. He was overwhelmed by the needs of his people, by the demands of his calling. Jethro came to him in the wilderness and taught him another lesson, the lesson of delegation. He encouraged Moses to set up a group of aides who would help him in his work. This made all the difference. Great teachers give great advice.
The story of Moses has echoed through the ages. A great man who did great things for a great God. But perhaps none of this would have happened without the efforts of Jethro, his great teacher.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
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