Moses grew up and saw how unfairly his people were treated by Pharaoh. They had to work so hard, and it made him very upset.
One day, Moses witnessed an Egyptian mistreating a Hebrew, one of his own people. He couldn't bear to see the injustice, so he defended the Hebrew and accidentally ended up killing the Egyptian. When Pharaoh found out, Moses had to flee from Egypt to save himself.
Moses found himself in a new place called Midian. While resting by a well, he saw seven sisters who were trying to water their father's sheep. Some rude shepherds came and pushed the sisters aside, claiming they needed the water more. Moses couldn't stand by and watch, so he stood up for the sisters, telling the shepherds to wait their turn and leave the women alone.
The shepherds listened to Moses, and he stayed to help the sisters feed the sheep. When they returned home, their father was surprised that they had finished early. They told him about the Egyptian who had rescued them from the shepherds and even watered their entire flock.
Impressed by Moses' kindness, the father invited him for supper. As they talked, the family realized that Moses had no place to stay, so they welcomed him into their home. In time, Moses married one of the sisters named Zipporah and became a shepherd, taking care of many animals.
Years passed, and although the Pharaoh in Egypt died, the Hebrews remained enslaved. They prayed to God for help, and God heard their prayers. He had a plan all along.
One day, while Moses was looking after his sheep near a hill, he noticed a bush on fire. It was a strange sight because the bush didn't burn up or produce smoke, only fire. Curiosity drove Moses closer to the bush, and a voice from within called out, "Moses! Moses!"
Recognizing that it might be God speaking, Moses replied, "Here I am." However, God warned him not to come any closer and to remove his sandals, as the place he stood was holy ground. God identified Himself as the God of Moses' father, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—men Moses had heard remarkable stories about. Overwhelmed with awe, Moses covered his face, believing that seeing God's brightness and power would be too much to handle.
God revealed His plan to Moses, saying He had seen the pain of the Hebrew people and heard their prayers. He wanted to save them from slavery and bring them to a land filled with abundance, known for its good land, milk, and honey. God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, but Moses doubted himself, thinking Pharaoh would not listen to him.
However, God assured Moses, saying, "I will be with you and support you. Go to the Israelites and tell them I have sent you. They will believe you. Pharaoh may resist at first, but I will show him many signs and punishments. Eventually, he will let you go."
Moses still felt unsure and worried that the Israelites might not trust him or think he was lying. To prove His power, God instructed Moses to throw his staff on the ground. When he did, the staff transformed into a snake. Moses was startled but followed God's command to pick it up by the tail, and it turned back into his wooden staff.
God continued to show Moses miraculous signs he could share with the people to gain their trust. Moses would even be able to turn water into blood, thanks to God's intervention. Despite all these signs, Moses struggled to believe in his own abilities, frustrating God. However, with God's help, Moses would be capable of anything.
Trust in God's plan and have faith in your abilities, even when you doubt yourself. With God's help, ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things and bring about positive change.