Moses 1

I am at work and have a few moments to express some thoughts about last weeks lesson, Moses 1. As I ponder my role as a father (something Jeff may be doing right about now), I am grateful for Moses 1. It is full of doctrine, but is a great example of what parenting was intended to be. A great work, which brings great glory. Sometimes we get caught up with the challenges of the work part. That seems to be the default position or the natural man in all of us. Notice how a loving Father contacts his son and from the start of that conversation, encourages him with his devine potential. "I am God and.... thou art my son" Moses is shown his divine potential and the workmanship of God's hand.
Talk about a father who builds up this children and see's their potential, not their limitations.

Once God leaves and Moses is left to himself, the natural, earthly influences drag him down to the earth and satan comes tempting. satan chooses to focus on the limitations of Moses, calling him a "son of man" and trying to get him to focus on the worldly, carnal and devilish.

Clearly we are the son/daughters of man, subject to all manner of weaknesses and limitations. But we are also the sons/daughters of God who have potential and possibilities for "exaltation and eternal life"

As a father I need to be better at putting off my natural default. We can do this by drawing nearer to God, overcoming gravity or the earthly pull, to ascend to the mountain (temple) to meet God. To be shown His creations and ultimately enter into His presence.
Moses 1 is a great pattern for parents and life.