EXODUS 4:27-31 BROTHERS It was forty years since Moses had left Egypt. Because he had been in the household of Pharaoh and Aaron was a slave, they probably didn't know each other too well. They had learned how to discern the voice of God, so when God spoke to Moses and told him to go to Egypt, and spoke to Aaron and told him to go to the wilderness to meet Moses - they both knew it was the voice of God. The bond the children of God have with each other is the fact they know God and are able to discern His will. "This is life eternal, that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." One may have looked and thought he saw a stranger coming toward him, or they may have met coming around some rocky outcrop, but when they met, they knew each other. Many times, we have met people we never knew before, but when we find out they are children of God, both are encouraged by the connection God arranged.
As those two brothers met where God directed them, "the mount of God," there would have been a lot of common ground and catching up they would want to talk about. More importantly though was the communication God had given Moses regarding the liberation of Israel from slavery. Moses held nothing back of "all the words of the Lord." Communication with those we labor with in the work of the Lord is very important. Our fellow laborers need to know what is behind our commission and how we plan to carry it out. Even Moses distrusted himself because he felt deficient in his speech. His brother would become his colleague when they went to Pharaoh to get the release of the Hebrew slaves. A person we can trust is a wonderful support when we are engaged in the work of the Lord. "In the mouth of two or three witnesses, let every word be established." There is personal and moral safety when we have a reliable colleague. We are able to strengthen each other in the Lord. In careful consultation the best way to accomplish a work can be reached.
The strategy began with the elders of Israel being consulted and informed as to what God was going to do. Some things should not be put off when God has given guidance to us to go forward. One person may be very confident that God has spoken to him through the Word of God and in respect for each other, give the other laborer the credit for God using him. One hears from God - the other speaks for God. It is important that we let God choose our companions. The elders of Israel would have been respectful of Aaron as one of their own leadership group. When they heard Aaron tell them all the Lord told Moses and had seen the signs, any objections against Moses were removed. They not only believed God had called Moses to lead them out of Egypt, they worshipped the Lord who was the One who promised to free them.
There will be times when things seem hopeless to God's people. The saints feel like things have gone way beyond the possibility of recovery and there is nowhere to turn. It is times of this kind of desperation God moves to help the humble and contrite ones who tremble at His word. The Israelites recognized Moses as their leader. Now they had to follow these leaders in the path to freedom God was starting to open up before them and wait for Him to bring to pass His desired purpose. When that happens in our lives we can reverently say in quiet confidence, "The will of the Lord be done," and wait and watch God work.
I thank Thee, Father, for those in my life Who share what I believe; The one who is closest is my wife - Together we are a team. She often connects with those I can't reach - And in private conversation - She reinforces much of what I teach By personal application.
Others I have worked with many times - I have proven to be faithful friends. In working together, we did find Our objectives usually blend. What one can't do the other one can - Two really are better than one. Each one is his own unique man - But unified until our work is done. Brothers in the flesh and in the Lord - Generally, have similar goals.
Fellowship in the work of the Gospel Is one of the ways God uses those who labor. When their efforts prove to be successful - Neither one can claim special favor. It is God who works choosing who He will To bring His objectives to pass. He will continue using the humble until Laboring days are all in the past.
"Father, I thank Thee for fellow-laborers in Thy service I can consult with. May we each always recognize our responsibility to Thee. May our companionship be that which Thou dost choose. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."