4/26/22
“And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:11 KJV. When God told Moses that he was to go and lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses was overwhelmed. 40 years earlier, he had been the proud young man, eager to to the job. Then, he had felt himself prepared and very capable, strong enough for the task. But God knew, with that attitude of pride and self-sufficiency he was not ready at all. But now, after 40 humbling years in the wilderness, shepherding sheep, he was finally the meek and humble man God could use. Now, he realizes he can do nothing on his own. Now he wonders why God would even look to one so unworthy as he is. This reminds us how very different things are in spiritual work. On a human level, we are taught to be self-sufficient, strong and independent. But when it comes to true spiritual work, the very opposite is what qualifies us for the work of God’s kingdom. We must realize that we are nothing and can do nothing in ourselves. We must consider ourselves unworthy of such a high calling as God places upon us. In reality, we must have the meek and lowly spirit of our Lord and Saviour, Who depended upon the Father in all things. Let us humbly confess the truth, “Without Him, we can do nothing”. And then, let us be thankful, that “With Christ, all things are possible!”