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Exodus 4:2, 3 - Facing Your Fears.

Exodus 4:2, 3 (NKJV) So the LORD said to 
him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A 
rod." 3 And He said, "Cast it on the ground." So 
he cast it on the ground, and it became a 
serpent; and Moses fled from it. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   When I was a kid, I collected a wide 
variety snakes. I was really into reptiles, and 
Im not sure why. I was actually thinking about 
becoming a herpetologist, which is someone who 
studies reptiles. 
   On more than one occasion, the Bible 
tells us that Satan is a serpent. He came as a 
serpent to Eve and Adam in the Garden of Eden, and 
Revelation 20:2 describes him as that serpent of 
old, who is the Devil and Satan (NKJV). 
   Interestingly, the symbol of ancient 
Egypt was the cobra. Even the pharaoh would wear 
this symbol on his headdress. The Bible tells us 
that God spoke to Moses from a burning bush and 
directed him to take his shepherds staff and throw 
it on the ground. It became a cobra, 
presumably, or a snake at least. 
   But then God told him, Reach out your 
hand and take it by the tail (Exodus 4:4 
NKJV). So Moses grabbed it by the tail, and it 
turned into a rod again. He was to go in and 
perform this miracle in front of the pharaoh, which 
was Gods way of saying to Moses, Take the 
snake by the tail. Face your fears. You're going 
to overcome Pharaoh and the might of Egypt. 
   After Moses offered a lot of excuses (and 
God rebutted them), he was ready for action. He 
was full of faith and courage. How was he able 
to do it? Hebrews 11:27 gives us a little 
commentary: It was by faith that Moses left the land 
of Egypt, not fearing the kings anger. He 
kept right on going because he kept his eyes on 
the one who is invisible (NLT). 
   In other words, Moses was Looking To The 
Lord. Thats What Kept Moses Going, And Thats 
What Will Keep Us Going As Well. [By Greg Laurie 
from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Hebrews 12:1-3 - The Race Of Faith - Running 
With Jesus. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200507-1202.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/  
[BEGINS October 15, 2021]

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657