We have just started working through Exodus at church- lot of stuff to think about in there. Today we were in ch 3, which involves Moses and the burning bush. Being that I have attended church since I was very small, this is a very familiar story to me, but it is interesting how we can always find something new in the Word every time we read it, depending where we are at in our walk and in our life.
I am going to try to not be long winded here.
So, this ordinary everday bush is burning, and Moses goes over to see why it was not being consumed by the flame. He discovers that God is speaking through it. God proceeds to give him instructions on how he is go go Egypt and lead the Israelites out of slavery. Moses, like myself, has many excuses. God answers him with this phrase "I WILL BE WITH YOU." As our pastor pointed out, God did not counsel him on how to have better self esteem or to recognize his talents, God simply stated" I will be with you." God is the solution, not self improvement or higher learning.
As I was sitting there, some of my own anxieties started running through my mind:
"How will it go when my daughter moves back home? Will the transition be tough? Will she want things to be the same as at her dad's house?"
"I WILL BE WITH YOU."
Financial worries:
"I WILL BE WITH YOU."
Injustices:
"I WILL BE WITH YOU."
Moses, again, like me, was caught up in his own inadequacies, but that is NOT how God looks at it. Moses was able to grasp that God was speaking through some everyday desert brush, but he was unable to grasp that God could use him in the same way. I am guilty of the same thing: "I can't do that, God. It's too scary. I'm too tired. They will get mad, I will fumble my words. I will mess up and not do it right..., I am going to screw up my kids, I'm a horrible parent, etc, etc." Get a grip, girl! It is not about JANE. The God of the universe, the Creator of everything, the all powerful, all knowing God, is promising to be with little ol' me, ALWAYS. He promises to supply every need I every have. Yet, what do I choose to do at times: fret, stew, try things my own way. HELLO! You all have my permission to whack me when I start doing this!
2 comments:
I remember hearing a phrase a long time ago "the Christian life is not about trying, but dying (to self)". It is such a struggle for me most days to remember it really is NOT about me! great post Jane!
I have probably had every thought you listed.Maybe it has something to do with the way He created us as females? :)
I loved the study of Exodus...what a powerful reminder of who our God is!
I look forward to seeing what what He teaches you as you make this journey.
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