Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. (Exodus 2:11)

 

Man I cringe just writing that title. It seems super harsh, and I’m a gentle kind of girl. Yet I’m burdened to say what sometimes goes unsaid.

 

I’m finding that we need to break things down a little more, be a bit blunter for some reason, and just say what needs to be said.

 

So here goes…

 

“Grow up, saints.”

 

I’ve been pondering again Exodus 2:11 and this time my eyes seem to keep resting on the words, “When Moses was grown…”

 

Yea, I know it’s as simple as him being older but honestly, with prophetic eyes, I can say, “Now there’s a deeper statement to swallow right there…”

 

As we grow in Jesus, there is a natural and spiritual shift. Our gaze goes from “self” to others. Moses went outside to look at the burdens of his people.

 

Have you?

 

I find some of my worst critics are pretty happy screaming from the sidelines instead of dirtying their own hands by reaching into the pained hearts in need.

 

Perhaps we need to mature in Christ Jesus. Drop your megaphones and start tending the lame, will ya?

 

You can quote those scriptures all day long, but I won’t be impressed in the least. I’m watching your fruit to see if it backs up that word in your mouth.

 

And listen, I’m not talking about attending church. I’m talking about “Tending the church.” You know, the people who make up the church? And even those trying to find out who this Jesus is really all about.

 

I’ve noticed in my own life that my early days were really focused still on “me” and what I wanted. I called it ministry, but it wasn’t really unless you count the ministry “as unto myself.”

 

But Jesus in me now directs me to be a solution to people’s pain. I carry the answer within me.

 

And for that reason, my growth must show less of me and more of Him.

 

When that happens, I’ll know I’m keeping His heart at the center of mine every time I, like Moses, step outside and look at the burdens of my people.