Exodus 4:1-4(ESV)

Originally published 01/30/2015

God told Moses to tell the king of Egypt to release his Hebrew slaves. "Then Moses answered, 'But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, 'The LORD did not appear to you.' The LORD said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' He said, 'A staff.’ And he said, 'Throw it on the ground.' So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it. But the LORD said to Moses, 'Put out your hand and catch it by the tail'----so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand" Exodus 4:1-4 (ESV). Moses was right when he saw only his human abilities, but he failed to account for the power of God. Lord, when I prepare to speak, or you tell me to talk to someone, I immediately think that what I have to say will not make a difference. Remind me that when I obey you, your unlimited power will make the words life - changing.