Daily Devotion, June 16, 2020

Devotion: Read Exodus 3:1-22.

While Moses was tending his father-in-law's flock, God spoke to him from the middle of a burning bush. God said he was aware of the suffering of his people and he was ready to rescue them. When God called Moses to be the one who would lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses began to make excuses for answering God's call.

Excuse 1: I'm not good enough

"Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?" -Exodus 3:11

God reminded Moses that he was with him. He didn't have to do anything alone.

Excuse 2: I don't have all the answers

“When they say to me, 'What is His name?' Then what shall I tell them?" -Exodus 3:13

God gave Moses the response, "Tell them who I am." Moses knew that God is unchanging, steadfast, and immoveable. He is good and trustworthy.

Even though Moses came up with many more excuses to God, God responded to every one of Moses' concerns. Moses eventually accepted the call to lead his people out of Egypt. Moses was a reluctant leader but he became a leader. He ended up accepting God's call and led the Israelites for 40 years through the Wilderness. God gave him guidance every step of the way. Despite our protest that something won't work or somehow we're not qualified, if God calls us to do something new, he will provide a way. Personal Worship Option: Do you have insecurities about sharing God with others? Are you concerned you won’t have the words to say? God gave words of encouragement to Moses and he will do the same for you. You don’t have to know the history of God, the history of Jesus, the history of the Bible, all the books of the Bible, and where everything is found. All you need to share with others is who God is to you. Pray for courage to do what God calls you to do today.