From the Palace to the Desert

He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt.—Hebrews 11:26

His was a life so filled with drama that it has been depicted in movies. As a baby, Moses was hidden in a basket and adopted by a princess. His life of luxury ended dramatically when he was banished from the palace. He was hand-picked by God to lead His people out of slavery. In the desert, he would meet God Himself on a mountain.

As we take a look at the life of this great biblical leader and his close relationship with God, my prayer is that we will:

• Understand who Moses was and his important place in biblical history
• Recognize the godly qualities displayed in the life of Moses
• Learn what it means to follow God with faith, prayer, and obedience

Your devotional writer,
Bradley Baurain

Bradley Baurain is Associate Professor and Program Head of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at Moody Bible Institute. He is the author of On Waiting Well (Moody Publishers). He has taught in China, Vietnam, the United States, and Canada. Bradley and his wife, Julia, have four children and reside in Northwest Indiana.