Exodus 3
If you've ever been called to God to serve in a specific capacity, yet feel unequipped to do so, you know exactly how Moses feels. I have felt that way - yet I know that I am only the hands and feet of Jesus and He does the work through me. All I need to do is submit to His will and He will equip me.
We must all serve.
Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12.
Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt? v11
If you've ever been called to God to serve in a specific capacity, yet feel unequipped to do so, you know exactly how Moses feels. I have felt that way - yet I know that I am only the hands and feet of Jesus and He does the work through me. All I need to do is submit to His will and He will equip me.
I will be with you. v12
We must all serve.
Each of you should use whatever gift you
have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in
its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord Ephesians 6:7
“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”Mark 9:35
Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26-28
Although Moses' reservations about serving continue in Exodus 4, he goes on to become a biblical hero with no equal (other than Jesus himself). Upon Moses death, the Bible says this about him:
Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what a great God You are! I've seen Your glory in how You have equipped me to serve - what an awesome God You are! You have blessed me and I know I have blessed others through Your work in me. Thank You for using me and for the blessing to serve. I am not worth such love - I continue in my sin. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
