How can we apply "speak to him and put words in his mouth"? Understanding the moment at the burning bush Exodus 4:15 — “You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.” - Moses hesitates; God supplies Aaron as his spokesman. - The command forms a chain: God → Moses → Aaron → Pharaoh/Israel. - God remains the ultimate source of every word spoken. What “speak to him and put words in his mouth” teaches - God entrusts His message to people who will faithfully relay it. - He pairs differing gifts: Moses hears, Aaron speaks. - Obedience overrides insecurity; divine help is promised. Timeless principles we can draw • Stewardship of revelation - We receive Scripture; we must pass it on intact (Jeremiah 1:9; 1 Peter 4:11). • Team ministry - God often speaks through partnerships (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10). • Equipping others for their calling - “The things you have heard… entrust to faithful men” (2 Timothy 2:2). • Reliance on divine empowerment - “The Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say” (Luke 12:12). • Guarded, edifying speech - “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths” (Ephesians 4:29). Practical ways to live this out today - Immerse yourself daily in Scripture so you have God’s words ready. - When mentoring, intentionally “load” others with truth—share verses, sound doctrine, and personal testimony. - Before serving, ask: “Whose words am I about to speak—mine or His?” - Use encouragement as Moses did: clarify tasks, confirm callings, remind of promises. - In group settings, invite those less confident to voice God’s Word; stand alongside them like Moses beside Aaron. - Model precise, Scripture-shaped language in conversations, social media posts, and teaching moments. - Celebrate varied gifts rather than forcing everyone into the same role; some hear, others articulate. Scripture echoes that reinforce the call - Deuteronomy 18:18 — “I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.” - Proverbs 12:18 — “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” - 2 Timothy 4:2 — “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season…” Living takeaway Receive God’s Word with reverence, relay it to others with clarity, and rely on God’s power throughout the process. |
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