Have you ever been asked to do something that seemed impossible, or that you felt totally inadequate for? Or perhaps there is a challenge that you just don't see how you can complete or accomplish the goals that have been set? It could be anything; a job offer, a duty or task being assigned to you at work, a test coming up, or a physical challenge. This can sometimes leave us wondering how we are supposed to go on. We may seek out motivational and inspirational quotes and image to help us trudge along and keep moving forward, all the while still feeling like we are doomed to fail.
In Exodus 3:10, Moses was given such a task. He was asked to go to the Pharaoh and lead the Israelites, who were being used as slave labor at the time, out of Egypt. Let's look at who Moses was when asked to do this:
- He was living in exile in the wilderness having fled from Egypt.
- He had fled Egypt for killing an Egyptian out of anger
- He had been divinely raised by the Pharaoh's daughter as a prince (Exodus 2:1-10)
Moses had blown the opportunity to lead the Israelites to freedom as the prince and had now become a wanted fugitive on the run. But God was still calling him as He called to Moses from the burning bush.
Moses then proceeds to come up with a laundry list of excuses as to why he can't accomplish such a task:
- Who am I that I should go? (Exodus 3:11)
- What if they ask who sent me? (Exodus 3:13)
- But Lord, I am not a good speaker. (Exodus 4:10)
- I really don't want to go, please send someone else. (Exodus 4:13)
But God, in His glorious and infinite knowledge and wisdom answers each question with great mercy. For every question, God provided an adequate answer assuring Moses that He would handle it. But Moses (finally being honest) did not want to serve God and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But God chose Moses anyway, even after the initial fall from prince-hood, murder, and then excuses. God knew what Moses was capable of. More so, God knew what He was capable of through Moses.
As humans, we tend to give up on people who constantly make excuses and don't put forth effort. But thankfully God doesn't operate this way. He uses our weakness as an opportunity to show His greatness. "Our God doesn't look for perfect people who can do great things, but broken people He can display His greatness through." Jesus didn't come to earth to save the holy people. He came for the sick (Luke 5:31-32) and the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3).
Moses wasn't powerful, influential, or possessing of any other leadership qualities we would typically look for today. He had made mistakes, run away from his problems, and was not a good speaker, but God still called him. No matter who you are or what you've done, God is calling you to do something for Him. You don't have to have it all figured out, become successful, powerful, or popular to be used by God. You just have to answer His call and trust in His greatness and power. How will you respond to His call?
In Exodus 3:10, Moses was given such a task. He was asked to go to the Pharaoh and lead the Israelites, who were being used as slave labor at the time, out of Egypt. Let's look at who Moses was when asked to do this:
- He was living in exile in the wilderness having fled from Egypt.
- He had fled Egypt for killing an Egyptian out of anger
- He had been divinely raised by the Pharaoh's daughter as a prince (Exodus 2:1-10)
Moses had blown the opportunity to lead the Israelites to freedom as the prince and had now become a wanted fugitive on the run. But God was still calling him as He called to Moses from the burning bush.
Moses then proceeds to come up with a laundry list of excuses as to why he can't accomplish such a task:
- Who am I that I should go? (Exodus 3:11)
- What if they ask who sent me? (Exodus 3:13)
- But Lord, I am not a good speaker. (Exodus 4:10)
- I really don't want to go, please send someone else. (Exodus 4:13)
But God, in His glorious and infinite knowledge and wisdom answers each question with great mercy. For every question, God provided an adequate answer assuring Moses that He would handle it. But Moses (finally being honest) did not want to serve God and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But God chose Moses anyway, even after the initial fall from prince-hood, murder, and then excuses. God knew what Moses was capable of. More so, God knew what He was capable of through Moses.
As humans, we tend to give up on people who constantly make excuses and don't put forth effort. But thankfully God doesn't operate this way. He uses our weakness as an opportunity to show His greatness. "Our God doesn't look for perfect people who can do great things, but broken people He can display His greatness through." Jesus didn't come to earth to save the holy people. He came for the sick (Luke 5:31-32) and the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3).
Moses wasn't powerful, influential, or possessing of any other leadership qualities we would typically look for today. He had made mistakes, run away from his problems, and was not a good speaker, but God still called him. No matter who you are or what you've done, God is calling you to do something for Him. You don't have to have it all figured out, become successful, powerful, or popular to be used by God. You just have to answer His call and trust in His greatness and power. How will you respond to His call?
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