Today's thought - 16 June 2026 (Moses)

 

Moses was the man that God spoke to. He was raised in Pharoah’s court and then decided to become the one who stepped in for the oppression of his people and killed a man. He then ran away and hid in the wilderness. His encounter was on the mountain with the burning bush. Now I do not know if burning bushes was common in that area, but this one stood out because it did not consume the bush but remained burning and once Moses came close God spoke. Moses needed to step into God’s presence or rather his prayer closet. I like that comparison. Your prayer time with God is your burning bush.

A few things to consider. He did not willingly accept his calling, no he had a few excuses. First Moses said, “Who am I” and this is not a bad thing for God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called. It also points to humility and thus will make him more dependant on God for that is where we all should be. What did God say and you have to love this, “I will certainly be with you”. If you have been reading with us for some time you will know that this is something God clearly says to us all. He is with you and He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Secondly Moses said to God, “Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they say to me, ‘What is His name?’ what shall I say to them?”. He needed more confirmation. Do we do the same thing, yes, we do. God tells us something and we say yes and we wait. God says it again and we say yes and we wait. We take up a I need proof over my proof mentality and fear that we are not hearing correct because we do not like to step out of our comfort zones.

Thirdly then Moses answered and said, “But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, The LORD has not appeared to you”. Then God gave him confirmation through signs. Sometimes God speaks through someone else confirming His plan for us.

And the fourth excuse then Moses said to the LORD, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.”

I love God’s answer here: So the LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the LORD? Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say”.

So, here God confirms He is God and He will be with you and through the Holy Spirit, He will give you the right words and teach you the right things to say. Just as He did for Peter when thousands of people gave their lives to Jesus. Even then Moses still asked God to send another and it angered God for your calling is not someone else’s calling. What God puts on your heart you cannot delegate. What God entrust on you is for you and you alone. He will be with you, and He will carry you through it. He will give you wisdom and guidance and He will sustain you.

Even the trials and the tribulations that come into your life, even then God will be with you, and He will guide you and protect you.

Just trust Him.

Here is a few key attributes of Moses to ponder on:

Humility: Despite his royal upbringing in Egypt and his status as a chosen prophet, Moses is described as exceptionally humble and meek, often deferring to God's will rather than exalting himself.

Prayer and Intercession: He maintained a highly intimate relationship with God, frequently acting as an urgent intercessor to plead for the salvation and forgiveness of the rebellious Israelites.

Obedience and Faith: Though he initially doubted his own abilities (such as having speech insecurities), he developed a fierce, enduring faith that empowered him to refuse the fleeting pleasures of Egypt.

Visionary Leadership: He successfully managed a chaotic, shifting population for forty years in the wilderness. He eventually mastered the art of delegating tasks and empowering other leaders.

Passionate Stewardship: His deep care for the people he led was paired with a passionate—and sometimes impulsive—sense of justice, famously shown when he broke the stone tablets in response to idol worship.

Have an awesome day, my friend.