Promise 43 from Exodus 18:19-20

Ex. 18:19-20 - "Now listen to me; I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You be the peoples representative before God, and you bring the dispute to God, then teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they are to walk and the work they are to do." - I love Jethro's wisdom. It is obvious through previous verses that Moses really loved and respected his father-in-law. God put just the right person in Moses' life. For years Moses was taking his cues and guidance from the Lord as to how to lead the people. God sent Jethro back to Him. You notice in verse 18 Jethro doesn't intend to step on God's toes by giving counsel to Moses, in fact he encourages him to continue to go to God, but at the same time to teach the people, instead of carrying the burden of judge on himself. God puts people of wisdom in our lives to help us, through encouragement and counsel. Its so easy, especially for those in full time ministry, to get caught up in trying to do everything on our own. I found on the mission field that we rarely take time for one another, let alone seek one another's counsel. We need to take time to appreciate the wise people God puts before us and listen to what God has to say to us through them. I thank the Lord for the many wise, lovers of God, that He has put in my life to encourage and guide. Embrace those around you!