invisible

It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. Hebrews 11:24

Many years later, when Moses had grown up, he went out to visit his own people, the Hebrews, and he saw how hard they were forced to work. Exodus 2:11

He chose to share the oppression of God's people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward. Hebrews 11:25-26

During his visit, he saw an Egyptian beating one of his fellow Hebrews. After looking in all directions to make sure no one was watching, Moses killed the Egyptian and hid the body in the sand. The next day, Moses went out to visit his people again, he saw two Hebrew men fighting. "Why are you beating up your friend?" Moses said to the one who had started the fight. The men replied, "Who appointed you prince and judge over us? Are you going to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?" Exodus 2:11-14

It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king's anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:24-27

Then Moses was afraid, thinking, "Everyone knows what I did." And sure enough Pharaoh heard what had happened, and he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian. Exodus 2:14-15


I started reading this section of Hebrews 11 - the faith chapter and I really loved this section about Moses. How he wanted to be identified with His people, pass up on the good life, leave the fleeting life of sin behind. I especially loved the last verse - 27 - 'he kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.'
Then I remembered the story of Moses killing the Egyptian and fleeing and wondered... perhaps God sees things so very differently than we do - so much more differently...How might He describe me in all my fumbling to find Him? He the loving, doting Father, sees me as He sees Jesus - the beloved Son in whom He is well pleased. Jesus actually earned that right - I am adopted into it by blood, either way...He loves me with more love than I can imagine. How do I keep my eyes on that Invisible One - even when nothing around fits or makes sense...perhaps I don't need to worry so much - perhaps the leading will just come.

Keep my heart turned toward You, Jesus. Keep my eyes fixed on You - the Invisible One - whose hand is behind everything that is seen.