Exodus 18 shows Moses stuck in an all-day line of disputes until Jethro says the hard truth: “What you are doing is not good… the thing is too heavy for you.” This message unpacks God’s wisdom for shared leadership and burden-bearing: teach God’s ways, appoint qualified leaders, and stop trying to do it all yourself.

Key points

• We weren’t made to do life or ministry solo; isolation fuels exhaustion and attack (Ex. 18:13–18; Mark 6:7; Luke 10:1).
• A leader’s first job is to teach God’s Word so many problems resolve upstream (Ex. 18:19–20).
• Delegate to godly people—those who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate a bribe; character > charisma (Ex. 18:21–22; 1 Tim. 3).
• Healthy delegation multiplies care, grows new leaders, and sustains the mission (Ex. 18:22–26).
• Communion reminder: Jesus carried our heaviest burden—sin—and invites the weary to find rest in Him (Matt. 11:28–30).

Scripture: Exodus 18:13–27; 1 Timothy 3; Mark 6:7; Luke 10:1; Matthew 11:28–30.

Next step: Need prayer or community? Share a burden with a friend today—and with Jesus, who promises rest.

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