When it doesn’t go as planned…

The last time we visited Moses he was offering a doubtful ‘yes’ to God in a fearful circumstance.  The ruler of Egypt was prideful, stubborn and filled with hatred, yet God was telling Moses to roll up in the palace and give this evil ruler a message. You may not be able to relate to such a task, but perhaps you have been called to speak up on a heavily debated topic or been convicted to speak truth on a matter within a relationship. When we think about it, we too, have been in Moses’ position with uncertainty of the outcome.   

In the book of Exodus God had given a clear message to Moses to tell Pharaoh to “let His people go.” The Israelites had grown in numbers and were being used as slaves to gain power in Egypt. Pharaoh’s heart and mind were ruthlessly stubborn.  Moses had finally mustered up the courage to accept the call to free God’s people, and scurries off to Egypt only to receive a big NO from Pharaoh.

The pride and arrogance of Pharaoh was standing firm and doubt was resurfacing for Moses.  Moses cried out to God, “O Lord, why did you ever send me?”  

 I too, have shared this cry with Moses asking, “where are you God?” or “I thought you led me to this, did I hear you correctly?”

God’s answer to Moses was this, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh. Because of MY mighty hand he will let them go. Because of MY mighty hand he will drive them out of this country,” Exodus 6:1.  Moses was going to experience God’s power and never doubt Who was behind this mighty miracle.

Do you remember a time of uncertainty that required a brave step forward? Did things go as planned? Was the person you mustered the courage to approach cooperative? I can recall a time I felt God calling me to approach a tough situation. I responded obediently but found the situation hard. As I desperately waited on The Lord, I gained insight. I realized nothing I was expecting to occur could be within my own power. Every step of the call would be on His timing and from His power. My faith was strengthened in the waiting by reflecting on Who God is and as I sought God in the uncertainty, I began to seek after His miraculous power. Looking back, I see that my ego would have probably taken credit IF the situation played out as easily as I imagined.  

Moses returned to The Lord several times seeking clarity amid difficult trials and every time he walked away being reminded of who God says He is; The Great I Am, The Provider, The Alpha and The Omega.

If you are in a season of uncertainty on where God has led you, press into who God is first. Focus on the promises in His Word to remind you of His faithfulness and rest in knowing He desires to strengthen your trust in His abilities.

We know how it ends…. Moses did lead the Israelites out of Egypt and conquer Pharaoh, but not without a deep rooted sense of who’s power made it happen, God.