Exodus 4:14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you.
I cannot read today’s verses without thinking about Exodus 32 and Aaron readily agreeing to make a golden calf for the Israelites because Moses has been on the mountain for so long and they are afraid he isn’t coming back. If Moses had just agreed to do what God was calling him to do in these verses, Aaron wouldn’t have been with him in verse 32 and the golden calf and broken commandments wouldn’t have happened.
Exodus 4:15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.
Imagine my surprise when I read today’s verses and realized that it was God who suggested Aaron go with Moses to speak for him. I thought Moses suggested it. So what does that mean for Exodus 32? God knows all. It’s not like He didn’t realize what would happen. But would Moses have budged now if not for the suggestion of Aaron accompanying him?
Exodus 4:16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him.
Lord, I love digging into Your word, seeing and pondering the mysteries. I don’t think my curiosity is for naught. Help me to look and see, to listen and hear, to understand where You need my curiosity to take me. I’m earnestly seeking You, Lord. Help me to understand. Amen.
Exodus 4:17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
Have a blessed day.