So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt. (NIV) Exodus 3:10
Have you settled into life and been lulled into routine? When God called Moses to lead the Jews out of Egypt he was basically a nobody. . . a shepherd who for the last 40 years has been tending his sheep in the desert. And yet God said: “I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt” (Exodus 3:10). Pretty big assignment for a nobody! Moses thought so too!
Moses, excuse #1: I’m not good enough.
God, answer #1: I will be with you.
Moses, excuse #2: What if they will not believe me?
God, answer #2: Tell them, “I AM has sent me to you.”
Moses, excuse #3: What if they don’t respect my authority?
God, answer #3: You will have all of My power.
Moses, excuse #4: I’m not a good communicator.
God, answer #4: I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.
Moses, excuse #5: Please send someone else to do it.
God, answer #5: But you are My choice. . .I’ll tell you what to tell your brother, Aaron, to say to the people. Just do it!
What is God calling you to do with your life? What is your unique purpose for living? How are you responding to His call? What excuses are you making up so that you don’t need to do what God is asking? What have been God’s answers to your excuses? Look at what He accomplished through Moses. . . the nation of Israel was released from captivity and God’s name was glorified to all who heard. Think about what God can accomplish through one man, one woman who is sold out to Him and obedient to His call!
