A “through the bible” devotion from Exodus 3 and 4.
Everyone needs a collection of excuses.
- I didn’t know.
- No one told me.
- I forgot.
- It wasn’t me.
- It wasn’t my fault.
- I didn’t get the message.
- My phone was dead.
- I thought it was at a different time.
- Someone took it.
- My dog ate it.
- My mom didn’t wake me up.
- Everyone else was doing it.
It’s fun to make a list of excuses you can use when you’ve messed up, forgot to do something, or don’t want to do something. Take a moment and add another twelve or so to my list. You’ll be more than equipped to handle anyone’s demands and expectations.
You’ve got to hand it to Moses. He’s got the guts to offer up excuses to the Almighty God.
“Who am I?” I’m don’t have the resume or experience to bring Israel out of Egypt.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll be there with you.”
“What if they ask me your name? I don’t even know your name.”
“I am who I am.” Just call me, “I am.” (Yahweh)
“What if no one will believe me or listen to me?”
Just wait till your staff turns into a snake. Or you hand becomes leprous. They’ll believe you.
“I’m not eloquent.”
I know. I made you, complete with mouth, ears, and eyes. I know what you can do.
It’s kind of like a reverse interview. Moses is trying to convince God to not hire him. Too bad, Moses. I mean, “Congratulations! You’ve got the job!”
Waite for it... 