The book of Deuteronomy says that there has never been another prophet like Moses. Moses spent 40 days on a mountain talking with God. He spent so much time in God's presence that his face glowed with it.
But Moses didn't get all of his advice and answers directly from God. Deut. 18:24 says that "Moses listened to his father in law..." Moses went to Jethro, his father in law, for good advice. The same way, God uses other people to speak to us.
Sometimes God puts people into our lives who give us wise advice. Other times he gives us people who set an excellent example of handling tense moments with grace. God has regularly chosen to work within communities.
We (erm, me) like the idea of being self-sufficient. We don't want to need help from other people. But, God calls us into a community of believers We grow closer to God as we enjoy fellowship with others. Life can be simpler, less stressful, when we realize that God can speak, lead, encourage, and caution us when we make it a priority to develop relationships with other Jesus-followers who are willing to speak the truth to us in love.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the gift of fellowship. Work in Sarah so that she can offer your insights to others and be ready to receive your wisdom as well. Amen.
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