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Exodus 3-4

When Moses was called to rise to the challenge

  • He was haunted by his previous failures, and chose to decline God’s invitation
  • As one of the most reluctant leaders in the Bible, Moses pushed back repeatedly 

When God appeared to Moses at the wilderness 

  • The Lord revealed His heart to Moses about seeing the affliction and suffering of His people
  • The Lord wanted to use Moses to bring His people out of Egypt.

Moses’ Pushing Back (Exodus 3-4)

  • “Who am I? “ (3:11)
  • “If they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ What then shall I say to them?” (3:13)
  • “They will not believe me or listen to my voice.” (4:1)
  • “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent and slow of speech and of tongue.” (4:10)
  • “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.” (4:13)

Learning from the Reluctant Servants 

  1. God Empowers and Provides for His Servant
    • God revealed his Name to Moses
    • God gave Moses the script about what to say
    • God empowered Moses with divine authority
    • God gave gifts and power to Moses
    • God provided partners for Moses
    • God promised: “I will be with you” 
  2. The heart of God’s calling is not about you. 
    • When God called Moses, he had made it all about himself.
    • But the heart of God’s calling is NOT about you
    • God said: It is about ME 
    • It is the I AM who is calling you
  3. God is inviting you to get on stage.
    • God wants you  to have a part in His salvation project
    • God is inviting you to have a part in His salvation story
    • God is inviting you to play a role He has prepared for you
    • How would you respond to this invitation?