Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
Feb. 3, 2025
Exodus 3:1-12
1 Moses was taking care of the flock for his father-in-law Jethro, Midian’s priest. He led his flock out to the edge of the desert, and he came to God’s mountain called Horeb. 2 The LORD’s messenger appeared to him in a flame of fire in the middle of a bush. Moses saw that the bush was in flames, but it didn’t burn up. 3 Then Moses said to himself, Let me check out this amazing sight and find out why the bush isn’t burning up. 4 When the LORD saw that he was coming to look, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” Moses said, “I’m here.” 5 Then the LORD said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.” 6 He continued, “I am the God of your father, Abraham’s God, Isaac’s God, and Jacob’s God.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. 7 Then the LORD said, “I’ve clearly seen my people oppressed in Egypt. I’ve heard their cry of injustice because of their slave masters. I know about their pain. 8 I’ve come down to rescue them from the Egyptians in order to take them out of that land and bring them to a good and broad land, a land that’s full of milk and honey, a place where the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites all live. 9 Now the Israelites’ cries of injustice have reached me. I’ve seen just how much the Egyptians have oppressed them. 10 So get going. I’m sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I to go to Pharaoh and to bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 God said, “I’ll be with you. And this will show you that I’m the one who sent you. After you bring the people out of Egypt, you will come back here and worship God on this mountain.”
Good Morning. Thank God for this beautiful morning!
Have you ever been asked to do something you had no idea how to do? As a teenager, I worked part-time for McDonald’s. After getting married, I applied for the management program. On my first day as a manager trainee, the store manager gave me a tour and talked about the duties of a manager. Then, he said, “I need you to change the thermostat in the Big Mac toaster!” I had no mechanical training, so I was surprised by this request.
My first thought was, “You want me to do what?” He got me started by handing me the part, giving me the necessary tools, and the toaster manual. Then he walked away and left me to my task.
I imagine that Moses had a similar thought when he questioned God’s request of him. Like my manager, God gave Moses the necessary tools by giving him the words to say, a staff, and signs to help the Israelites see God’s hand in Moses’ actions.
Of course, Moses led God’s people out of Egypt and guided them through the wilderness. All of this was God-led and God-ordained. God calls us to do things we think we don’t know how to do, but God promises to provide us with everything necessary to complete the task. Trust God and go where you are called.
In case you are wondering, I replaced the faulty thermostat, and the toaster was functional in time for the lunch rush.
Loving Lord, Maker of all things! You love us! We often question what you ask of us. Help us to trust that you will lead and guide us along the way. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: When you feel unqualified, rely on God’s amazing power.
God promises to instruct us and teach us the way we should go! Pastor Liz
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