In Exodus 18, Moses found himself overwhelmed as he tried to lead the Israelites and handle all their disputes alone.
Seeing Moses’ exhaustion, his father-in-law Jethro offered wise advice: delegate responsibilities to capable leaders who could handle smaller matters, leaving Moses to focus on the larger, more significant tasks.
Moses followed Jethro’s advice, and it transformed the way he managed his responsibilities, allowing him to lead more effectively.
The Message for Educators
As educators, it’s easy to take on too much, trying to manage every detail of our classrooms on our own.
However, Jethro’s advice reminds us of the importance of sharing responsibilities and setting boundaries. Whether it’s assigning student leaders, leaning on colleagues for support, or organizing tasks to prioritize what truly matters, effective classroom management starts with recognizing we can’t do it all alone.
Exodus 18:21 says, “But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.”
Just as Moses learned to lead with help, we too can create order and balance in our classrooms by involving others and focusing on what matters most.
This Week’s Prayer
Lord, help us to lead wisely and manage our classrooms with balance and care. Teach us to delegate, trust, and prioritize so we can serve our students well.
In your name we pray, amen.
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