Exodus 18:1
“Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Yahweh had brought Israel out of Egypt.”
What does Exodus 18:1 mean?
When news of Israel's miraculous escape from Egypt reached Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, he recognized the hand of God in it all. Jethro wasn't an Israelite himself, yet he acknowledged that Yahweh had done something extraordinary. This moment sets up a beautiful scene where someone from outside Moses' community responds to God's work with respect and openness rather than skepticism. It's a reminder that God's actions can speak to people across all backgrounds and beliefs, and that witnessing His faithfulness can draw others closer to Him.