“Then he said, ‘I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.’ At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.”
Exodus 3:6
Moses ran away, became a shepherd, and settled into a new way of life. Did he in those times pray, seek God, or in any way move toward the Maker and Preserver of his life? We aren’t told those parts of the story. What we do know is that Moses was pursued by the God of his ancestors.
What a day it must have been for him when he experienced a divine encounter followed with the assignment to lead his people out of slavery. After years of obscurity, he was now thrust into the place of leadership to fulfill his divine calling.
Jesus said that He “came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). Voices in our heads can tell us of our unworthiness and lack of importance. But the voice of the Divine Lover is the one we must hear. Jesus reminded His disciples that they did not choose Him but that He chose them and appointed them to a fruitful way of life (see John 15:16). Within the choices the Lord presents to us is His sovereign choice to pursue us first. What a privilege to respond to that, living out His calling for our lives.
What a day it must have been for him when he experienced a divine encounter followed with the assignment to lead his people out of slavery. After years of obscurity, he was now thrust into the place of leadership to fulfill his divine calling.
Jesus said that He “came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10). Voices in our heads can tell us of our unworthiness and lack of importance. But the voice of the Divine Lover is the one we must hear. Jesus reminded His disciples that they did not choose Him but that He chose them and appointed them to a fruitful way of life (see John 15:16). Within the choices the Lord presents to us is His sovereign choice to pursue us first. What a privilege to respond to that, living out His calling for our lives.
Scripture Focus
Exodus 3
Insight
“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” (Psalm 139:7)
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 43-44
- Psalm 123
- 2 Corinthians 1