Verse
Exodus 18:14
14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?”
Teaching
Jethro could see a pattern Moses had accepted as normal. Trusted outsiders sometimes observe bottlenecks that insiders overlook. A wise leader welcomes questions without treating them as disloyalty. Often, we are blinded by our own passion and our close proximity to the assignment. This is why it is important to find mentors and coaches who can help bring new perspectives to our journey. Stagnation on our journey could be a sign that we need to get someone’s help. Open your eyes and notice who your Jethros could be; people around you right now may have the answers you need to break the deadlock in your life. When they give you good advice, honour their time and gift by listening and putting their counsel into action.
Quote
“An outside voice can reveal what familiarity has hidden.”
Instruction
Ask a trusted person what they see as the greatest weakness in your present approach.
