Exodus 4:1 Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The LORD did not appear to you’?”
I’ve often joked that God needs to send me signs in flashing neon so I don’t miss His will for my life. The burning bush he used to get Moses’s attention seems to be the ancient equivalent to flashing neon. So it is interesting to me that Moses sees this burning bush, knows it’s God speaking to him, but makes excuses anyway. Would I (Will I? Do I?) react the same way when God calls on me? Jesus, Help me.
Exodus 4:10 Moses said to the LORD, “Pardon Your servant, LORD. I have never been eloquent…. I am slow of speech and tongue.”
Moses has some valid concerns: What if they don’t believe me? What about my ineloquent speech? God answers them all. But Moses ultimately just doesn’t want to do it. It is a matter of pride? “I tried this before and failed utterly.”? Is it a matter of time? “It’s been 40 years with just me and the sheep. I don’t think I can.”? God answered every fear. Is it that Moses allowed his fear to overshadow his God? Jesus, Help me.
Exodus 4:13 But Moses said, “Pardon Your servant, LORD. Please send someone else.”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder that what You call me to do, You will see me through. Fear is a natural part of life, but allowing my fear to be bigger than my trust in You—in Your sovereignty, Your ability, Your grace, mercy, and love—is not ok. Help me to lay my burdens, worries, and fears at Your feet and to trust where You lead me. Draw me closer. Amen.
Exodus 4:14 Then the LORD’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? ….”
Have a blessed day.
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