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Moses: When Plans Break, God Prevails

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  "When Plans Break, God Prevails" Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:11–25; Romans 8:28 Life can change in a moment. One decision, one action, can completely shift the course of our lives. In Exodus 2:11–25 , we see Moses—a prince in Egypt—make a rash decision that alters everything. But what appears to be a failure or detour in human eyes becomes a critical part of God's larger plan. Moses’ Turning Point (Exodus 2:11–15) Moses, though raised in Pharaoh’s palace, was deeply aware of his Hebrew identity. When he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew slave, he acted on impulse and killed the Egyptian. Thinking no one saw him, he buried the body—but the next day, he realized his deed was known. Fearing for his life, Moses fled to Midian. What changed Moses’ life? One act of misplaced justice. A desire to help, but using human strength instead of divine wisdom. The realization that his identity was not truly Egyptian, but Hebrew. This moment shattered Moses' former...