When Moses was born, Aaron was three years old. Unlike Miriam, he did not witness the dramatic scene of how Moses was saved, adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter, yet nurtured by Jochebed. (Exodus 2:1-10) He must have felt sorry for Moses as he had to flee from Egypt. His love for his brother was evident when he went in search of him when he was old, about 83 years.
Interpreter: In the conversation with the Lord, besides the Burning Bush, Moses gave a lot of excuses to let know that he was not the right person to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. The last reason was that he was not eloquent and could not speak to Pharaoh. The Lord was angry and told Moses that he would have Aaron as his interpreter or spokesperson. (Exodus 4:10-16) Aaron teamed up with Moses well for many years in leading the people.
Intercession: Moses was up on Mount Sinai, fasting and praying to receive the Ten Commandments. People were restless and requested Aaron to create a god, which he readily obliged. Calves were made as gods and worshipped. Moses broke the tablets on which God had written and punished the people by making them drink the dust of the idols. As the leader, Aaron should have been punished, but Moses interceded for him. Moses later says, “And the Lord was so angry with Aaron that he was ready to destroy him. And I prayed for Aaron also at the same time.” (Deuteronomy 9:20)
Influence: As Moses had training in the Egyptian palace, he had a better understanding of the protocols, rules, and regulations in the palace and greater general knowledge. Though Miriam and Aaron were envious and rebelled against him, patiently and meekly, he influenced them in a godly manner. (Numbers 12)
Impartation: Moses, though younger than Aaron, was commanded by God to consecrate Aaron as the Chief Priest. (Exodus 30:30) Priesthood in Israel is in the order of Aaron, as he was the first consecrated priest.
Do I impact others as Moses did?