You would think that if you met God your responses would be that solely of awe and amazement. Perhaps it's that Moses didn't truly realize who he was speaking to, or that he simple didn't know what to say, but Moses' response was not one of worship and adoration.
Exodus 3:5-6,10-13,15 (NLT)
"Do not come any closer," the Lord warned. "Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. [6] I am the God of your father-the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God. [10] Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt." [11] But Moses protested to God, "Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?" [12] God answered, "I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain." [13] But Moses protested, "If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, 'The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,' they will ask me, 'What is his name?' Then what should I tell them?" [15] God also said to Moses, "Say this to the people of Israel: Yahweh, the God of your ancestors-the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob-has sent me to you. This is my eternal name, my name to remember for all generations.
How many times have we found ourselves in situations we didn't want to be in? I've been going through a very difficult time for the past two years, but things have been especially difficult during the last 6 months. I have wrestled with a whole vat of emotions that people should never have to feel all at the same time. I find myself questioning God: why would He put me here?
Someone close to me told me last week that the best thing that ever could have happened was her mom getting sick. Her mom has had numerous strokes over several years and now requires 24/7 care. I challenged her on this sentence and she indicated that had her mom not been sick, her family would not have pulled together, she may not have married her husband, and she may never have had her daughter.
When God places events in our lives, we often react as Moses did. In the movie, Moses even tells God that He's wrong and has chosen the wrong person. Moses makes excuses, saying that people won't listen to him, and that he's not a good speaker... But God insists... And works miracles through Moses' life.
As Christians God puts us in difficult places such that we might see His glory on earth. I will honestly admit that I don't understand God's reason for putting me through so much trial at this time, but as Christians we are called to use these times to seek Him. Without oppression, there is no need for salvation. Without disease, there is no need for a cure. And God gives us His reassurance in verse 12, "God answered, 'I will be with you.'"
The challenge: You may not understand the reasons behind why God would cause certain things to happen in your life, but those things are an invitation to seek Him and experience Him. How will you respond?
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