God Knows and God Calls

“Then Moses said to the Lord, ‘Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.’ The Lord said to him, ‘Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say.’ But he said, ‘Please, Lord, now send the message by whomever You will.’

Then the anger of the Lord burned against Moses, and He said, ‘Is there not your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. And moreover, behold, he is coming out to meet you; when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth; and I, even I, will be with your mouth and his mouth, and I will teach you what you are to do. Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him. You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs.’” Exodus 4:10-17

Moses thought he was the wrong man for the job. Why should a pharaoh listen to a man who had spent the last forty years tending sheep? However, God reminded Moses of his true identity. “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?” (Ex. 4:11). In other words, God put Moses attention and focus back on Him.

Not one detail of Moses’ life or background had escaped God’s attention. Moses’ belonged to God alone. The Lord created him specially for His purposes, called him, and promised to supply everything for the tasks ahead.

You can only understand your identity and the unique works which God has planned for you when you identify yourself fully with Jesus Christ. You are an eternal part of God’s family. Insecurity, emptiness, and purposelessness have no place in your life - the Lord provides fulfillment and direction.

Do you feel inadequate or unprepared for some specific challenge? Is the threat of failure eroding your faith? Remember that God is sovereign and gives you the strength and wisdom of what He asks you to do. He calls you to step out in obedient faith, letting Him handle the details.

“And you belong to Christ; and Christ belongs to God.” 1 Corinthians 3:23