The infamous quote from Moses to the Lord after Moses is told that he will be the one to go to Pharaoh to tell him to let his people go is the title of this blog. How often have we said that to the Lord when He asks us something that we don’t think fits who we think we are? I know I have said that many times to the Lord.

Today, my wife gave me a great example of how to be faithful to God when asked to do something we don’t think we are gifted for. Laura was asked to speak to a Sunday School class about her mission trip to Brazil. For those of you who know Laura, public speaking ranks up there with walking barefoot across a bed of nails. Now, I have seen her do this enough that I know she does great at it, but it is something that she says is not in her gift zone! But, she was asked to do it and she was faithful to that and prepared many hours for the talk and this morning she did wonderful! I was very proud of her!

Think of all we miss out on when we say, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” (Exodus 4:13) I will let you look up what God’s response to Moses was in Exodus 4:14 (hint=He wasn’t pleased). God doesn’t ask us to always do things that we think we should be doing. Sometimes He asks us to do something He wants us to do because He wants us to grow in our trust and love for Him.

Think of what Moses would have missed out on if he had remained stubburn? Don’t get me wrong, it will take great courage to say, “Yes” to what God wants from us. But God will honor that. He will see us through the task He has for us. He doesn’t let us do it on our own–the Holy Spirit is with us to see us through.

It won’t be easy–but what in life that is truly great and lasting ever is? Don’t miss out on the life God is calling you to.

More to come,
Jeremy