"The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, ... Why do you alone sit as judge ... What you are doing is not good ... The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. Listen now to me and I will give you some advice ... select capable men from all the people, men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain, and appoint them as officials ... Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you." Exodus 18:13-22 (NIV)
Moses was doing God's work, helping the people by settling disputes between them, but he was doing it all day long by himself. His father-in-law saw what he was doing and suggested that he get some help to lighten the work load.
We need to recognize that we need help, that we cannot do this all by ourselves. Sometimes God allows people in our lives for a time to help us, to offer good advice. We need to prayerfully consider the advice that we get from others and the help that is offered. While all advice is not good, we need to recognize that we cannot make all alone doing everything by ourselves. When we need help, we should pray, and remember what the psalmist said, "My help comes from The Lord, The Maker of heaven and earth." Psalms 121:2
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