Seeing Him who is unseen

Hebrews 11:27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. This is a very interesting comment about Moses leaving Egypt after it was made known that he had killed an Egyptian who was beating another Hebrew. We read this in Exodus 2:15. “When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the presence of Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.” What are we to conclude from this Holy Spirit-inspired testimony of Moses’ faith?  First, we must conclude that when Moses fled for his life, it wasn’t out of fear but by faith. He had assurance that God would best work out His plan concerning him if he left Egypt when he did. Second, he feared God more than he feared the king. Third, Moses’ faith endured for 40 years, according to Stephen’s account found in Acts. 7:30. Fourth, Moses faith came from his intimate relationship with God, “seeing Him who is unseen.” He kept his eyes fixed on God, the author and perfecter of his faith (Heb. 12:2). So Moses sought to please the Lord, did not shrink back in fear or unbelief, and kept his eyes fixed on God. What a great description of the character of faith that God works in the hearts of His people. Such a faith comes to all who are born again by the Spirit of God and see the kingdom of God with the eyes of a new heart. We see Him who is unseen with spiritual eyes. We experience His presence, love, guidance, courage, and endurance. All of these qualities are ours as we live to love with Jesus. They are grace gifts to us as we draw near to Him and abide in Him by faith. Let’s draw near to His throne now in prayer. Father, we come to You through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our high priest and intercessor. Thank You for bringing us to Yourself through Him so that we might experience Your presence, love, guidance, courage, and endurance. We fix our eyes on You. Express Your life, Lord Jesus, in us today as we walk with You for the glory of our Father and the honor of Your name. Amen.