How should we respond when God calls us to speak on His behalf today? The Call Comes Clearly “the LORD said to Moses, ‘I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.’” (Exodus 6:29) God’s instruction to Moses is straightforward—He identifies Himself and commissions Moses to relay His exact words. This single verse gives a timeless pattern for anyone asked to speak for God today. What We Hear Before We Speak • Recognize the Speaker: “I am the LORD.” – His character (holy, faithful) gives weight to every word we will share. • Receive specific direction: “Tell … everything I tell you.” – We do not improvise; we echo. • Rest in covenant authority: The same “I AM” who sent Moses sends us (John 20:21). Common Objections, Ancient and Modern Moses felt inadequate (Exodus 6:30). So do we. Scripture answers each excuse: • “I’m not eloquent.” — God supplies words (Exodus 4:11-12; Luke 12:11-12). • “Nobody will listen.” — Results belong to God (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). • “It’s dangerous.” — He is our shield (Jeremiah 1:8; Acts 18:9-10). How We Respond Today 1. Listen first • Daily intake of Scripture keeps us aligned with what God actually says (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 2. Obey immediately • Delay breeds doubt; prompt obedience builds faith (James 1:22-25). 3. Speak faithfully • Share the whole counsel, not selective snippets (Acts 20:27). 4. Speak humbly • We are messengers, not originators (2 Corinthians 4:5). 5. Speak courageously • Boldness comes through the Spirit, not personality (Acts 4:31). 6. Leave outcomes to God • Moses could not soften Pharaoh’s heart—God did (Exodus 10:1). • Our task ends with faithfulness; God handles fruitfulness (Isaiah 55:11). The Power Behind Our Words • Authority: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18). • Assurance: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). • Ability: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8). Practical Steps for Everyday Life • Start with prayerful availability: “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). • Watch for open doors: conversations, crises, classrooms, social media (Colossians 4:3-6). • Use Scripture, not opinion: let God’s Word do the cutting and healing (Hebrews 4:12). • Keep relationships central: truth in love builds bridges (Ephesians 4:15). • Maintain integrity: our lives must match our lips (Philippians 2:14-16). • Encourage fellow messengers: we speak better when we stand together (Hebrews 10:24-25). A Closing Picture Moses finally stood before Pharaoh, staff in hand, words on loan from God. Every modern follower of Christ stands somewhere similar—office, classroom, coffee shop, living room—commissioned to speak the same God-given message of truth and redemption. The pattern is simple: hear Him clearly, obey Him fully, speak Him faithfully, trust Him completely. |
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