Yesterday we saw how God wanted Moses to be the answer to his own prayers. God had heard the cries of the Israelites and he was concerned - but his plan was to send Moses (Exodus 3:10). I'm sure this was the last thing Moses' expected to hear when the creator of the universe showed up.
So Moses did what many of us do - he made excuses. He couldn't do it because he was no one special, because he didn't have the right gifts, because no one would listen to him - ultimately he wanted God simply to ask someone else to do it (Exodus 3:11-4:17).
How do we respond when God asks us to do something? How did you respond yesterday to the thought that God might want you to be the answer to your prayers? God has heard and his plan is to...send you!
Is our first response to make excuses as to why we can't do it. Who am I? I can't do it? What difference can I make? I don't have time? So and so - they're much more qualified. What if I mess it up? I'm not ready yet!
God promised to be with Moses (Exodus 3:12) and God promises to be with us. If God asks us to do something then God will make sure that we have all we need to do it. But being obedient to God involves faith - which involves risk - stepping into the unknown, going beyond our limits, doing things we've never done before...
But God is with us when we obey him and take a risk. Don't miss out by asking God to send someone else.
