(more of what I’ve been learning….

Scripture:  Exodus 3-4, 5:22, 6:12

In these passages, a very uncertain Moses argues with God about whether or not God could use him.  God is calling him to go and deliver the Israelites from slavery, but Moses doubts that he is capable.  He points out that he’s not a very good communicator and doubts that anyone would listen to him.

God answers each of Moses’ insecurities by pointing to His own character and power rather than to Moses’.

Principle:  God chooses to use weak people to accomplish His work.  He was patient with Moses’ doubts by working first through his brother Aaron.  Eventually Moses trusts God’s power and speaks directly to Pharaoh (Exodus 8 — Plague of the Flies).

Conviction:  Weak people become strong when they choose to obey God.  God’s power is shown very clearly when His servant is obviously not the source.

Application:  Set aside weakness and insecurities to obey God in what He is calling me to do — even if I really don’t possess the necessary skills (ex. Moses’ “faltering lips”).  God can use me to accomplish something bigger than myself as I trust and obey.

One of my favorite quotes:

God is attracted to weakness. He can’t resist those who humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need him. Our weakness, in fact, makes room for his power.”

– Jim Cymbala in Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire