God's Gift Of Voice
Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.
Exodus 4:12
Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 4:10–17.
When God called Moses to deliver the Hebrews from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 3:4-17), Moses protested, and gave four excuses why he was not the right man for the job.
First: He questioned his own identity (3:11).
Second: His lack of authority (3:13).
Third: His suitability, credibility, and acceptability (4:1).
Fourth: His eloquence of speech (4:10).
Moses had to face his concerns about speaking to help lead the Israelites out of captivity. God asked him to communicate with Pharaoh, but Moses protested because he did not feel confident in his speaking ability. God challenged 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.” (4:11-12).
God’s response reminds us that He can work powerfully through us even in our limitations. But even when we know this in our hearts, it can be hard to live it out. Moses continued to struggle and begged God to send someone else (v 30. So God allowed Moses’ brother Aaron to accompany him (V:14).
Each of us has a voice that can help others; And tell others the Good-News of the Lord Jesus. We may be afraid. We may not feel capable. Likewise, we may feel we do not have the right words. God knows how we feel. He can provide the words and all we need to accomplish His work.
Prayer
Dear God, please show me how I can serve You with my voice today. In the name of Your Son, I pray. Amen.
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