Sabbath School
Growing in a Relationship with God
Moses had everything the world could offer—status, power, wealth, and the privilege of being raised in Pharaoh’s household. Yet Hebrews tells us that he refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Instead, he chose to identify with God’s people, even though it meant suffering. Why? Because he saw something greater. He valued “the reproach of Christ” more than the treasures of Egypt, fixing his eyes on an eternal reward rather than temporary gain.
That kind of decision doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from humility. Moses understood that who he was before God mattered more than who he appeared to be before people. He let go of pride, position, and personal advantage to follow God’s calling. That’s not weakness—that’s strength under control.
Now bring it closer to home. If someone described your life, would “humble” or “meek” make the list? Or would words like driven, independent, or self-reliant come first? Be honest—because humility isn’t something we naturally produce. Left to ourselves, we lean toward pride, recognition, and control. That’s just reality.
This is why we need Jesus. True humility is not thinking less of yourself—it’s seeing yourself rightly in light of Him. It’s choosing His way over your way, even when it costs something.
The hymn “I’d Rather Have Jesus” captures this heart well:
“I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold…
I’d rather be His than have riches untold.”
That’s exactly what Moses lived out. He chose God over gold, purpose over pleasure, and eternity over ease.
So here’s the real question: what are you choosing? Every day presents smaller versions of Moses’ decision—whether to protect your pride or surrender it, to chase recognition or walk in quiet obedience, to hold tightly to this world or live for the next.
Don’t dodge that tension. That’s where growth happens.
Prayer
Lord, I see how easily pride takes root in my heart. I want to choose You the way Moses did—to value what is eternal over what is temporary. Humble me, not just in words, but in the way I live, speak, and respond to others. Help me to let go of my need for control, recognition, and comfort. Teach me to walk in true meekness, trusting You fully. I’d rather have You than anything this world offers. Shape my heart to reflect that choice every day. Amen.
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