Read Exodus 18:2-4 – After Moses had sent away his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro received her and her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses said, “I have become an alien in a foreign land”; and the other was named Eliezer, for he said, “My father's God was my helper; he saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.”
No doubt it was a wise move for Moses to leave his family in a safer country during the time he was leading the people of Israel out of Egypt. A family has to be willing to work together during the urgent moments of life. There are times when separation is something that cannot be avoided. When those times come, it is important that communication is ample and understanding is clear. If a family feels that their dad has abandoned them, then all kinds of negative situations can arise. Moses gave his children names that correlated with the mission of the family. It is likely that the family was constantly reminded of the need for Israel to move to the Promise Land. It is one thing to lead a nation to a promised land. It is quite another thing for a father to remember the promises he made to his family. The clearer a dad can communicate the mission of the family, the easier it is for the family to accept and adjust to the difficulties that may arise while following that mission. As you head toward your destination be sure your loved ones are part of the plan.
– David Raley serves as the Field Representative for Light for the Lost.
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