MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 4:27-28
THE MEETING OF TWO BROTHERS
I. It was in a strange place. The wilderness would not be a very favourable place for the meeting of these two brothers It would be wild and lonely. But brotherly affection is not dependent upon time and place; it can turn a wilderness into a father’s hearth; it can make the dessert blossom as the rose The friendship of these brothers was real Some men are only brotherly before the crowd; in privacy or solitude they are social despots The wilderness will test our affection.
II. It was characterised by warmth of affection. They kissed each other. Brothers do not often act in these days. They think it unmanly to do so. The age is cold at heart. It is a token of courage as well as love that a brother will thus greet his brother. But let the kiss be accompanied by kindly attentions, otherwise it is a mockery
III. It was the occasion for religious talk and consultation. “And Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord who had sent him, and all the signs which He had commanded him.” No doubt a word was passed about their aged parents, about the memories of youth; but the chief theme was their future mission. It is well for brothers to converse together about the work and words of God. All other themes are of minor import.
SUGGESTIVE COMMENTS ON THE VERSES
Exodus 4:27-28. Christian Brothers:—
1. Called by God to work.
2. Joined by God in work.
3. Conversing together about work.
4. Learning their respective work.
God may call the elder brother after the younger.
God can bring brethren together which were as lost to one another.
God makes the desert a place to meet in for the deliverers of His Church.
It is best for brothers to meet at the mount of God
It is just for Supreme Powers to open their commission from God to inferiors.
God’s wonderful works as well as His gracious works must be showed at His command.