Moses was an orphan and a murder with a stutter, but God chose and used Moses to lead the Israelites – God’s people, out of Egypt.
Do not depend on your own understanding but lean into God. He is mighty!
The story isn’t about you, it’s about God – not about who you were, but who you will be!
It’s okay if you don’t feel qualified, because not qualified is where He starts!
God seeks out unqualified people for His plan. God is in the business of using dysfunctional and broken people.
If you have ever felt like you didn’t measure up, dysfunctional or disqualified then you are in good company, because that is exactly who God uses to accomplish Great things.
Exodus 3
You don’t know, what you don’t know and life can be harder that you think what it will be and you aren’t ready for it because you didn’t know what to prepare for. And the reality is that you won’t be ready. If you feel that you have a plan and you are ready, most likely it’s not that big of a plan, and maybe you should go back and ask God what He has for you.
God has a plan for you, but you won’t know it until you stop and say Here I am.
I’m not ready – we use that as an excuse not to take action. We need to stop acting this way, and say God here I am – Yes, send me.
God is trying to reach you, God is calling out to you. We need to stop, pause and say God I am here, do something in me, do something WITH me!
God wanted to free the Israelites, but we have no idea how long the Israelites were enslaved, because Moses was busy. We have no idea about how many people around us (in our schools and our families), that are in chains and in bondage because we haven’t said yes to God’s calling of offering hope and light and freedom into other people’s lives. You are an answered prayer for somebody. God wants to use you to change the lives of people around you, and He is waiting for you to stop and say I am here.
If we are willing to say yes! What could God do through us? – If God is not moving in you, you should ask yourself why? – what are the distractions (and bad habits) you should remove from your life?
If you feel like you are forsaken right now, know that God is doing something.
Moses said God I’m not ready for this – God said Moses you are right, you’re not ready, but I will be with you! When we feel discouraged or not ready, know that God is with you.
Yes we might be imperfect, we might be unqualified, but God is bigger than that. God says I am more than enough for you, through me YOU ARE QUALIFIED. God can take our stupid, and do something through us. God is love, and can lift us up out of despair, because He is love and grace.
It all starts with us seeking Him, by making room for Him in our day. It’s not just checking a box, but it is actively saying God you can do something in me and with me! Get fired up!
Questions:
1. Do you feel like an adult? When did you start feeling that way? / When did you realize you were
an adult?
2. Have you ever asked God what His will is for your life? What was God’s answer?
3. What goals or measurements did you create for yourself to determine when you were an adult?
4. What doubts and I AM’s have you spoken into/over your life? (I AM messed up, I AM broken, I
AM overwhelmed etc.) what did you do to overcome those doubts?
5. Do you set aside time for God? What do you do? How do you make time for God?
Read Exodus 3.
Join us in the church-wide Bible Plan.
Read Psalm 119. Which part ministers to you the most?
Read Psalm 25. How can this passage help you in a waiting season?
1 Corinthians 10:30, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” How can you apply that to your life right now?
How can you serve others right now? Are you practicing servanthood within the church?