Lenten devotions: Exodus 3
(please read the chapter before reading this devotion)
We came to
the pivotal point of Slavery story. At the end of the previous chapter people
of Israel cried out and God have heard and remembered the covenant to Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 2:24-25). There should be a comment on “remembering.”
This term doesn’t mean that God forgot something, what it means – He will begin
to act upon this covenant. This is important: for a while Jew suffered but did
not call or prayed to God. As soon as they did – He immediately decided to
intervene.
Now to the
chapter at hand. This is the famous story of the burning bush. There are many
stories, paintings, movies, and other pieces of art based on the event, let
alone theological commentaries. What is important to note here is the fact that
Moses spent about 40 years in the wilderness (Acts 7:23 tells he was 40 years
when he ran out of pharaoh). He had great experience of guarding sheep,
fighting with wild animals, and dealing with snakes and serpents (it will be
important for the next chapter). That’s why it is an important habit to read
the Bible slow, careful.
