Then the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” (Exodus 4:11-12)
How may of us have a verse that we find encouraging? If we think about it, I bet we have a more than one verse that gives us that “boost.”
Well, this passage is one of mine. In fact, it is the one that encourages me regarding teaching. In the story, Moses has just finished making some excuse why God should not send him. Something about not being a good speaker. I get it, because I don’t think of myself as a good speaker either.
God’s reaction is interesting. He practically yells at Moses. It is not Moses who has control over his ability to speak, but rather God. He explains to the resistant man that he will not be alone. Even better, God will teach him.
When I read this again last year, I was looking for an encouraging verse for a paper. This one got my attention. Despite appearing to be law and cruel, it was really reassurance. God was letting Moses, and myself, know that He is in control. And that no matter how I may feel about my abilities as a speaker, or an authority, or and expert in anything, God would be there to lead me.
Heavenly Father, I thank you for bringing us safely to the end of the week. And I ask that You would continue to lead us in all we do and teach us how to speak and act.
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