‘In the beginning Moses had realized that he
was the one to deliver the people, but he had to be trained and disciplined by
God first. He was right in his individual perspective, but he was not the person for the work until he had learned true fellowship
and oneness with God. We may have the vision of God and a very clear
understanding of what God wants, and yet when we start to do it, there comes to
us something equivalent to Moses’ forty years in the wilderness. It’s as if God
had ignored the entire thing, and when we are thoroughly discouraged, God comes
back and revives His call to us. And then we begin to tremble and say, “Who am
I that I should go . . . ?” We must learn that God’s great stride is summed up
in these words— “I AM WHO I AM . . . has sent me to you” (Exodus 3:14).’
CHAMBERS
Ephesians
2:10 ‘For we are
God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared
in advance for us to do’. We have a
purpose, each of us. God wants to use us for His purpose … Obviously not
everyone is called to do what Moses did .. but we have all been called for
service and into service. God uniquely
gifts each of us. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 ‘There are different kinds of gifts, but the same
Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same
Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone
it is the same God at work. Now to each
one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.’
Every one of us has a place in the Church .. the
Body of Christ … Our challenge is to see it and then to walk in it. You may ask the same question Moses did … “Who
am I that I should go . . . ?” When we look at ourselves .. we see weakness …
in comparison to the mighty God who has called us … but .. like Moses .. we
must remember Who is it that has called us … and when He calls us, He prepares
us .. and when we are prepared … He sends us … When Moses understood that he
was to speak to Pharaoh on behalf of the people, he was fearful .. But God sent
him with a helper .. Aaron. God will equip
us to do what He has called us to do. We
are merely messengers from the King. God
never intends for us to do His part .. He just expects us to do our part.
Our part may be to speak .. it may be to serve …
whatever it is .. we should be faithful in doing that which God has prepared us
to do. Many Christians think of serving
in terms of going away from home and doing something that they don’t normally
do. Short term missions is something that
comes to mind. That may be something you
are called to do .. but most Christians will never go on a short term missions
trip. Acts 1:8 “ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you
will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and
in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
What are you doing with what God has given
you? What are you doing about the work
that God has called you to? You are part
of God’s plan to draw others into the kingdom.
To call them out of death into life.
To be a light in a dark and dying world.
It’s time to stop focusing on comfort and turning our eyes and hearts to
Christ. Let you light shine before all
men as you yield to God’s call and walk in the power of His Spirit.
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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