Week 5 Devotion

February 1st - - God has plans to use each and every one of us for some special purpose in His kingdom work (Jeremiah 29:11-14; 1:5; Psalm 139:16). Like Moses, many of us will make excuses for why we can’t do what God has called us to do. “No one will believe me!” (Exodus 4:1). “I’m not a very good speaker and I’m clumsy with words” (4:10). The fact is, we are just as clever with our excuses as Moses was. “I’m too busy right now.” “I don’t have the resources.” “I don’t have the credibility.” “I don’t have the ability.” But, just like Moses, the issue is never a lack of ability, but a lack of availability. If we believe that God is the Creator of all things, and if we believe that God has all strength and all power and is able to do all things, and if we believe that God is the source of our strength (Philippians 4:13), then the truth is, we NEVER lack anything we need to do what God has called us to do (Psalm 23:1). All we need is the decision to be obedient to God and follow His will for our lives. God is not so small, that He can’t accomplish His purposes through someone else or some other means if He wants to. God is not limited in His plans by whether we obey Him or not. If Moses wouldn’t be God’s spokesman, God would appoint Moses’ brother, Aaron, to do the speaking (4:14-16). The Great “I AM” will fulfill the promises He has made, and He will have His way in the affairs of mankind (Acts 17:24-31). The question is whether we will discover the blessings associated with obeying God and being used by Him to do great things, or not. All of us want to do something of significance, something that has lasting value. When we choose to do God’s will, we will know the satisfaction that comes from being in God’s will. Though reluctant at first, Moses finally saw the light. Over the centuries, some have chosen to remain in the comfort of what they have always known. They exist in life with little purpose or meaning. Others have boldly trusted God to lead them in fulfilling His purposes not only in their lives, but in the lives of others. They enjoy life because they see a greater purpose in their lives than just living for themselves. Will we see the light, as Moses did, or will we shrink back because of our lack of faith? The choice is ours.