Today we studied the "Call of Moses" as it is often referred to. We saw how God appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush and how even though God spoke directly to Moses, he was still reluctant to obey wholeheartedly. However, even though many might be quick to criticize Moses for his reluctance, we see within him the very same tendency that many of us face on a daily basis: the conflict between doing what is comfortable and doing what is right. God was asking Moses to step out of his comfort zone...Go to a people who don't know you and speak my truth to them, even though you dislike public speaking. Oh, and by the way, Pharaoh's heart will be hardened, so he will require some convincing. But here's the great part: I will go with you and make sure that you're successful; in fact, you and the people will worship me on this very mountain.
Moses eventually obeyed, and yet we're often quick to point the finger at him, criticizing his lack of trust that God knew what he was doing...after all, God actually spoke to him, right? But here's the truth: we have God's written word right in front of us, yet we often hesitate in our obedience, as if God's written word somehow carries less authority than his spoken word.
Well, as I said this morning, I am thankful that God chose to work through average, ordinary people, just like you and me, so that we can relate to their humanity...after all, I'd be willing to bet that if we all were honest with ourselves we've all faced a situation where obedience to God was uncomfortable... How did you respond?
Exodus 3-4
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