Now Moses said to Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law,
“We are setting out for the place about which the LORD said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us
and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised
good things to Israel.”
Numbers 10:29
In Numbers 10:29-31, Moses invites Hobab (his brother-in-law) to join the Israelites in their journey: …Come with us…
Initially, Hobab declines, indicating his plans are to go back to his own land and his own people.
But Moses doesn’t leave it at that. He knows God’s promises to his people, the Israelites, are real. He knows real blessing and real life can only be found in following the one true God. He urges Hobab to come – telling him, “If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”
Passages over in Judges indicate the descendants of Hobab were there when God’s people entered the Promised Land. Apparently, Moses persuaded him after all.
Who do you and I need to ask…and keeping asking—to join the journey?
Does God just want us to keep soaking up…without ever pouring out?
Who do you know that needs to know Jesus? Are you hanging out with any lost people?
Will you interact with a lost person this summer at your family reunion? Do you serve on a community board or volunteer with a community group where you interact with lost people? Do you volunteer at your kids or grandkids school?
Do you hang out at McDonalds? Maybe we should pair up and go there for coffee a couple of times a week just to work on Bible study and see who we might meet!
We don’t have to blurt out the plan of salvation, memorize the Romans Road or quote the four spiritual laws. We can simply be a friend. We can ask the Lord to direct the conversation. We can ask leading questions – Are you a woman of faith? What do you think about God? How can I pray for you?
Develop a relationship. Cultivate a friendship. Extend kindness.
Someone invited YOU. Someone told YOU about Jesus. Who was that person who has encouraged you in your journey of faith…or even invited you to get to know Jesus?
And would you do the same for someone else? Would you stop and pray now, asking God to give you one name.
The woman of God invites someone to join her for the journey.
Here’s the link to this week’s audio teaching that includes this truth and others from the book of Numbers: http://fbcsiloam.podbean.com/e/ladies-bible-study-exodus-lesson-1920-laura-macfarlan-2-26-15/
