This week, we continued our Bible study through the book of Exodus and slowed down long enough to see something deeply comforting: God is always at work—even when we can’t see it yet.
Exodus 2 reminds us that God sees, hears, and keeps His promises—even when the wait feels long.
Waiting is hard.
Waiting for answers.
Waiting for healing.
Waiting for change.
Waiting for God to move.
If you’ve ever wondered, “God, do You see what’s happening?” or “Have You forgotten about me?”—you’re not alone. Those questions echo throughout Scripture, and they meet us powerfully in Exodus chapter 2.
From Rescue to Rupture: Moses Grows Up
Exodus 2 opens with a miracle. A baby who should have been killed is rescued from the Nile and raised in Pharaoh’s household. Moses survives when countless others don’t. His life is spared by God’s hand (Exodus 2:1–10).
Then Scripture does something surprising.
“One day, after Moses had grown up…” (Exodus 2:11)
That “one day” spans 40 years.
In a single verse, Moses goes from toddler to fully grown adult—living a comfortable life inside the Egyptian palace. He has privilege, education, security, and status. Yet something inside him is unsettled.
So Moses steps outside the palace walls and sees the suffering of his own people—the Israelites—being worked ruthlessly.
And then everything changes.
A Bad Choice Doesn’t Cancel God’s Grace
Moses witnesses an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave. Anger flares. Compassion collides with impulse.
Moses kills the Egyptian and buries him in the sand (Exodus 2:12).
This is Moses’ first recorded act as an adult—and it’s devastating.
Why would God preserve a life so carefully…only for that life to commit murder?
Because Scripture is honest about human brokenness—and relentless about God’s grace.
Moses’ story reminds us that God doesn’t give up on people because of their worst moments. If God can forgive and use someone who committed murder, then His grace truly is for everyone.
That doesn’t excuse sin—but it magnifies mercy.
What We Bury Always Comes to Light
Moses tries to hide what he’s done. But secrets never stay buried forever.
The next day, his actions are exposed. Word spreads. Pharaoh hears. A death sentence is issued.
Moses runs.
How often do we do the same? We bury mistakes. We hide shame. We hope no one notices.
But Scripture gently reminds us: what’s done in secret eventually comes into the open (Luke 8:17). And yet—this isn’t bad news.
Why?
Because God already sees us fully—and loves us completely.
Running From Trouble…Straight Into God’s Plan
Moses flees to Midian and collapses beside a well (Exodus 2:15).
Wells matter in the Bible. Over and over again, they’re places where God redirects lives and writes new chapters. At this well, Moses defends seven sisters from abusive shepherds and helps water their flocks. It’s a small act—but it reveals something important.
Even in exile…even in failure, even while running… God is shaping Moses.Those moments lead to a new home, a marriage, and a child. Moses names his son Gershom, meaning “I have become a foreigner in a foreign land” (Exodus 2:22).
It’s honest. It’s raw. And it’s real.
God Works While We Wait
Another quiet sentence follows:
“During that long period, the king of Egypt died…” (Exodus 2:23)
That “long period”? Another 40 years.
While Moses builds a new life in Midian, the Israelites remain enslaved. They cry out. They groan. And finally, Scripture tells us:
“God heard their groaning and remembered His covenant…” (Exodus 2:24)
This doesn’t mean God forgot.
The Hebrew word zakar means God is about to act.
God hears.
God sees.
God remembers His promises.
And when God “remembers,” redemption is on the move.
God’s Timing Isn’t Ours—But His Faithfulness Is Sure
It’s easy to wonder why God allows waiting. Sometimes for decades, sometimes through sufferings or silence.
Scripture doesn’t give easy answers—but it gives us something better: hope rooted in God’s character.
God had not abandoned His people. He was preparing a deliverer. Shaping him. Teaching him humility. Replacing self-reliance with trust.
Sometimes the waiting is where God does His deepest work in us.
Communion: When God Remembers His Promise
At Shepherd’s Gate Church, we regularly celebrate Holy Communion—because we believe Christ is truly present, offering forgiveness and strengthening faith.
When we receive Communion, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice.
But there’s something even more powerful happening:
God remembers His promise to us.
Just as God remembered His covenant in Exodus, He remembers His covenant sealed through Jesus’ death and resurrection (Luke 22:19–20).
If God can forgive Moses…
If God can redeem failure…
If God can bring life from exile…
Then He can forgive, restore, and use you.
There is nothing buried too deep for grace.
Nothing too broken for redemption.
Nothing too far gone for God’s love.
Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth This Week
Whether you’re single, parenting, working long hours, or navigating uncertainty, Exodus 2 invites us to respond in simple ways:
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Stop hiding.
Bring what’s buried into the light through prayer (Psalm 32:5). -
Trust God’s timing.
Even long waits are not wasted seasons (Isaiah 40:31). -
Stay connected to Scripture.
God speaks clearly through His Word (Romans 15:4). -
Receive grace.
Forgiveness isn’t earned—it’s given (Ephesians 1:7).
God Has Not Forgotten You
If you’re waiting today—on healing, direction, reconciliation, or peace—hear this clearly:
God sees you.
God hears you.
God remembers you.
And He is still at work.
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