Ever been approached with an “opportunity” (a “task”) that you did not feel qualified to fulfill? Your response perhaps was “thanks, but no thanks!” You saw the risk – yes, you were aware of the possibilities – but the hazards scared you to death!
That’s what happened to Moses! God had heard the cry of the children of Israel suffering under the oppressive taskmasters of Egypt. He chose Moses as the person who would lead them out of Egyptian bondage and into “the promised land.”
Moses argued with God that he was not the right person – he was not an adequate spokesperson! So God graciously provided Aaron, Moses’ brother. God warned Moses of the risks – Pharoah’s heart would be hard, and the Lord predicted he would not listen. But God assured Moses that He would work signs and wonders and would deliver the children of Israel by “great acts of judgment.” When those were completed the Lord predicted, “The Egyptians would know that He was the Lord!”
The Bible records Moses accepted the difficult (even impossible) assignment and “Did just as the Lord commanded!” (Read about it in Exodus 3:1-4:6 and 6:28-7:6)
What a pattern for us when we face difficult challenges that are in the will of God for us! We may feel unqualified and even offer excuses! But remember these words uttered by Apostle Paul in very difficult circumstances… “I can do all things through Him that strengthens (i.e. enables) me!” (Philippians 4:12-13)
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