God caught Moses’ attention by putting a burning bush in his path. God intended that Moses should bring the Israelites out of
Moses had some objections (see Exodus 3 & 4):
1) "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of
2) "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' Then what shall I tell them?" (3:13)
3) "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, 'The LORD did not appear to you'?" (4:1)
4) "O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue." (4:10)
For every question, God gave Moses an answer to reassure him of his stature, his integrity, his credibility and his eloquence. Yet Moses still had a fifth objection:
5) But Moses said, "O Lord, please send someone else to do it."
Perhaps you can think of objections to what God wants you to do? God has given you gifts that will allow you to work effectively in the tasks He has planned. Be, reassured – you have all the skills you need, and others to help where your skills (like Moses) are limited.
Lord, help us to know your will and use your gifts today, Amen
Dave MacLellan (first published in 2004)
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