Observations

• Jethro listened to Moses because of his respectful attitude and eager testimony (18:1-8).
• Jethro’s conversion to biblical faith included a sacrificial offering (18:9-12).
• Moses’ devotion to the LORD was distracted by the demands of others (18:13-16).
• Moses’ grueling responsibilities were burning himself out and wearing others out (18:17-18).
• Jethro taught the wisdom of one empowering some to meet the needs of all (18:19-23).
• Moses needed to organize his responsibilities to experience all God had planned for him (18:24-27).

Applications

• Maintain an attitude that keeps doors open for the gospel.
• Don’t be so prideful that you can’t accept counsel from unexpected sources.
• Overvaluing yourself will bottleneck progress, exhaust yourself, and limit others. 
• Don’t fill your calendar with everyone’s expectations that you can’t fulfill God’s calling.