A Prophet Without Honor

Mat 13:57 MKJV
(57) And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house.

Moses had grown up in the house of Pharaoh. The call on his life, however, was starting to manifest in strange ways. He saw the injustice of Egypt upon his own people. On a certain day, it was just too much. He saw a Hebrew man being mistreated and he struck the offending Egyptian taskmaster. Moses panicked, naturally, and hid the body in the sand.

One might think the would-be savior would be appreciated and welcomed. Not so.

Soon there-after, seeing an argument between two Hebrew men prompted Moses to act as a peace-maker. They acted as though they resented him, asking if he would kill them as he had the Egyptian. Afraid, Moses disappeared... for a long, long season. When he finally returned, he did so as a redeemer to his people. Sent by God, he led his people out of bondage.

This story does sound familiar. Jesus was also resented by his brethren - although it was for no wrong-doing. When the time was right, He, too, disappeared for a long season. He is going to return, though. Sent by God, He will lead His people out of this world.

Aren't you thankful for the Holy Spirit? For He can lead us out of bondage right now!