Dave’s Monday Blast – September 5, 2022
Over the last two weeks we have been learning some lessons from the Lord about listening to His voice from the Word. We have been looking at a passage from Exodus 3:1 – 14: Moses hearing from the Lord (in a very interesting way) specific to God’s plan to free the Children of Israel from their 400 year bondage in Egypt.
Lesson 1 (vs. 3 & 4): We must pay attention to the Word
Lesson 2 (vs. 10 & 11): We must obey the Word
New today is Lesson 3 (v. 14): We must trust God’s Word. Since Moses had left Egypt as a fugitive, the thought of returning for such a daunting task must have filled him with fear. But the Lord assured him by revealing His name: “I AM who I say I AM”. Moses needed to know that the Lord was the self-existent One who needed no help. This was His plan, and He would surely accomplish it because He’s the sovereign God of the universe who controls all things!
Pastor Charles Stanley comments: “The Lord also gave Moses a promise. ‘Assuredly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God at this mountain’ (v. 12). The great I AM was about to act, and no one could thwart Him because He always does what He says He will.”
Stanley continues: “When you read the Bible and come across a convicting passage and wonder how you could possibly do what He says, realize that the one who calls you to obey is the great I AM! Knowing this should calm your fears and give you courage, whether He’s calling to a pulpit, classroom, a quiet act of service, or anything else. The Lord promises His assistance and provision so you never have to go empty handed to your task. And if a situation doesn’t turn out as you expected, you must rely on truth rather than feelings. The Lord will never fail or desert you (Deuteronomy 31:6).”
Throughout God’s conversation with Moses, He promised His presence, and He has not changed. You can count on Him whenever you listen and obey His voice as He speaks through His Word!
So we end with this simple question my friends: Are you ready to start approaching Scripture with careful attention, a spirit of obedience, and a trusting heart? When you do so, God’s Word will become alive and exciting to you!
