[Moses] said, "Oh, Master, please! Send somebody else!" Exodus 4:13 (MSG)
The most crucial tasks in life are rarely easy, and seldom do I feel confident and up to the challenge. The most crucial tasks come down to the realization that no one else is going to do it, and if it's going to be done, it's up to me to do what needs to be done.
I read through the chapters that tell the story of God calling Moses, and I'm struck by how honestly the story is told. Moses was no superhero and he certainly didn't believe in himself. In fact, Moses was reluctant to follow God, nor did he have a willing spirit.
Following God is not always an easy path. Even Jesus said the path to life is narrow, and the gate is small. Sometimes, it comes down to swallowing fear and taking that first step.
10 Moses raised another objection to God: “Master, please, I don’t talk well. I’ve never been good with words, neither before nor after you spoke to me. I stutter and stammer.”
How many times have I believed that I don’t have the gifts God needs to accomplish something? All too often I’m afraid. What we fail to remember is that God can use me to do more than I could ever imagine. It’s not about me. It’s about what God wants to do through me.