What does "I will help you speak" reveal about God's role in communication? Setting the Scene Moses is standing barefoot before the burning bush, overwhelmed by God’s call to confront Pharaoh. Feeling tongue-tied and inadequate, he pleads, “O Lord, please send someone else” (Exodus 4:13). God’s response in Exodus 4:12 is the anchor of our study: “Now go! I will help you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” The Promise in Five Words “I will help you speak” shows that: • God does not merely command; He accompanies. • Communication for His purposes is a shared task—our mouth, His guidance. • Divine aid is proactive, not reactive; He pledges help before Moses utters a single word. God’s Active Role in Our Words • Source of speech – Jeremiah 1:9: “Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me, ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.’” – 2 Samuel 23:2: “The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.” • Teacher and coach – Luke 12:12: “For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” – Proverbs 16:1: “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.” • Empowerer for boldness – Acts 4:31: “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” • Protector of truth – John 16:13: “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” Implications for Believers Today • Availability: The same God who helped Moses offers real-time guidance through His Spirit. • Dependence: Effective witness is less about eloquence, more about yielded tongues. • Courage: Divine partnership frees us from fear of inadequacy. • Responsibility: Because God supplies words, we steward them carefully (Ephesians 4:29). • Readiness: Saturate the mind with Scripture so He has material to bring to remembrance (John 14:26). Practical Steps to Walk In This Promise 1. Start every conversation conscious of God’s presence. 2. Pause internally before responding; invite His direction. 3. Lean on memorized Scripture to shape answers (1 Peter 3:15). 4. Trust the outcome to Him, not your performance. God’s assurance to Moses still stands: when He sends, He speaks—through ordinary mouths empowered by extraordinary grace. |
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