May 31, 2018 - Day 53 - Exodus 3
I am writing from my desk in Seattle, WA.
We've all heard about the burning bush, lets dig in! For a short chapter, there is SO MUCH wisdom here. DO NOT MISS IT.
Exodus 3:
Moses is tending to a flock and sees a bush on fire that isn't burning up. Out of obvious curiosity, he goes in for a closer look.
God calls to Moses from within the bush, twice shouting his name.
Moses says, "here I am."
God tells Moses not to come any closer and to take off his sandals because the ground is holy. God gives an introduction, telling Moses, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob."
Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. Hmm.
God is concerned about the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt and tells this to Moses. God has come down to rescue them and bring them up to their homeland. God can hear their cries and see how they are oppressed. But God isn't gonna do it, God is telling Moses to do it.
Moses doubts himself, but God reminds Moses that he will not be alone. God will be with him.
When brings them out of Egypt, he will worship God on that mountain, as proof that he was indeed sent by God.
Moses speculates the Israelites may ask who sent him, and asks God what he should say. God says, "I am who I am. I am has sent me to you." Say what? Cryptic.
God tells Moses to assemble the elders and tell them the plan. God also tells Moses to tell the king of Egypt that the people are leaving and this has been an order from God. Since he ain't gonna be too keen on that, God is gonna show up so the king will let them go.
God says that the women need to get some cash money and clothes, and that they should plunder the Egyptians.
So thats the end of the chapter. What just happened?
Here's my take:
God may call you to something far beyond your perceived ability, and God will be with you; though you are going to have to get up, put in the work, and make it happen.
What are you being called to? What great challenge are you avoiding in your life?
We've all heard about the burning bush, lets dig in! For a short chapter, there is SO MUCH wisdom here. DO NOT MISS IT.
Exodus 3:
Moses is tending to a flock and sees a bush on fire that isn't burning up. Out of obvious curiosity, he goes in for a closer look.
God calls to Moses from within the bush, twice shouting his name.
Moses says, "here I am."
God tells Moses not to come any closer and to take off his sandals because the ground is holy. God gives an introduction, telling Moses, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob."
Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. Hmm.
God is concerned about the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt and tells this to Moses. God has come down to rescue them and bring them up to their homeland. God can hear their cries and see how they are oppressed. But God isn't gonna do it, God is telling Moses to do it.
Moses doubts himself, but God reminds Moses that he will not be alone. God will be with him.
When brings them out of Egypt, he will worship God on that mountain, as proof that he was indeed sent by God.
Moses speculates the Israelites may ask who sent him, and asks God what he should say. God says, "I am who I am. I am has sent me to you." Say what? Cryptic.
God tells Moses to assemble the elders and tell them the plan. God also tells Moses to tell the king of Egypt that the people are leaving and this has been an order from God. Since he ain't gonna be too keen on that, God is gonna show up so the king will let them go.
God says that the women need to get some cash money and clothes, and that they should plunder the Egyptians.
So thats the end of the chapter. What just happened?
Here's my take:
God may call you to something far beyond your perceived ability, and God will be with you; though you are going to have to get up, put in the work, and make it happen.
What are you being called to? What great challenge are you avoiding in your life?
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