How does God's call in Exodus 3:4 inspire us to serve Him today? Setting the Scene “ When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses, Moses!’ ‘Here I am,’ he answered.” (Exodus 3:4) What Moses Heard, We Hear • A personal call—God speaks Moses’ name twice. • A holy summons—spoken from within the burning, unconsumed bush. • An immediate response—“Here I am,” offered without delay. Moses’ Moment, Our Mirror • God still knows our names (John 10:27). • God still speaks “today” (Hebrews 3:15). • The proper answer is still availability, not ability. Why God’s Call Still Resonates • Personal—He calls specific people, not vague crowds. • Purposeful—He calls with a mission already prepared (Ephesians 2:10). • Powerful—The One who calls equips (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Practical Ways to Respond Today 1. Present yourself to God daily – “offer your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). 2. Cultivate attentiveness – schedule unhurried time in Scripture and prayer, expecting His voice. 3. Step toward the need you notice – often the “burning bush” is the issue capturing your attention. 4. Say “Here I am” before asking “How?” – obedience precedes understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). 5. Serve with the gift you have – “each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). 6. Rely on His presence, not your résumé – God’s answer to Moses’ fears was “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12). Encouraging Reminders from Scripture • Isaiah 6:8 — willingness precedes assignment. • Matthew 28:19-20 — we are sent with divine authority and abiding presence. • 2 Corinthians 5:20 — we are Christ’s ambassadors, speaking for Him. The same God who called out “Moses, Moses!” calls our names today. When we echo Moses’ simple reply—“Here I am”—we step into a life of worshipful service, empowered by the Holy One who still speaks from the fire. |
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