Scripture to Read: Exodus 4:1
As we saw in last week's devotions, as God called Moses to return to Egypt, Moses had concerns about his weaknesses. Moses expressed his concerns to God in Exodus 3:11, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?” So, we can see that Moses felt pretty inadequate to be the one to lead Israel out of Egypt. God encouraged Moses and assured Moses He would be with him. But Moses still struggled, and as we begin in Exodus 4, we read how Moses is concerned that the people of Israel will not believe him. Moses said to God in Exodus 4:1, “What if they will not believe me or listen to what I say? For they may say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you.’” Moses still had doubts about how God would use him and how the people of Israel would respond to Moses. God has called every Christian to serve in His kingdom for His glory. He has promised us His power through His Holy Spirit living in us (Acts 1:8). Christ promised us that we would do greater things than Him because He would be with the Father (John 14:12). But even with these promises and knowing all that we’ve been given through Christ, many Christians still doubt whether they are useful for God and His kingdom. We must believe God’s Truth, stop focusing on our fleshly weaknesses, and serve our Lord well (Colossians 3:17, 23–24) because it’s what we’re all called to do.
Challenge & Application
· What struggles and doubts have you had that have kept you from serving our Lord as He has called you to do?
· How can you help other Christians who might be struggling with obeying our Lord in their service to Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!