Wednesday 19 Jul 2023

July 19: Exodus 3:9-12

Key Verse: Exodus 3:11
But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’

Devotion:
One of the things which I found unbelievable in the beginning was how God can use anyone to do His will. I was divorced and trying to raise a teenager, keep a demanding job, attend church and keep out of trouble… then He called me to step forward and to take on Christian youth work – so that’s not just looking after a bunch of rowdy teenagers, but giving them the spiritual guidance and food they needed!

I admit, I was petrified the first time I had to stand up and try to guide that lively group of young people. Who was I to do this when I had seemingly failed at my own relationship and was having trouble with my teenager! But I found out, if I was willing to listen to God and to wait on His for guidance, then I could do many things!

Moses was probably still thinking about what he had done to the Egyptian who was abusing his fellow countryman – how could he now stand up and go to Pharaoh and say they wanted to leave! The Egyptians had enslaved the Hebrew people and were even trying to control the population through what was essentially selective breeding!

But God knew Moses was the right person to step forward at that time and knew what would happen. God knew Pharaoh would say one thing and do another thing over and over again. God knew the Hebrew people would have to leave under drastic circumstances in order to survive. God knew He could not use the ‘best political leader’ to negotiate the terms of release. God chose Moses.

Points to Ponder:
Do you think you are not good enough to be used by God?

If God can use a murderer, why can’t He use you?