How should Moses' "amazement" influence our response to God's calling in our lives? Setting the Scene: Moses’ Moment of Amazement Exodus 3:3: “So Moses thought, ‘I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?’” What Moses Saw—and Felt • A common desert shrub, yet engulfed by flame without being consumed • A “marvelous sight” that halted his routine shepherding day • Wonder rising within him, compelling him to step closer Why Moses’ Amazement Matters • Awe prepared his heart for God’s voice (Exodus 3:4) • Curiosity positioned him for commissioning (“Moses, Moses!”) • Reverence turned common ground into “holy ground” (Exodus 3:5) Key Takeaways for Our Own Calling 1. Cultivate holy curiosity • Like Moses, pause when God interrupts the ordinary • Psalm 33:8—“Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.” 2. Approach with reverent awe • Hebrews 12:28—“Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” 3. Expect God to transform the familiar • He chose a desert bush for a divine encounter; He can use everyday settings in our lives 4. Listen before you act • Moses removed his sandals before receiving instructions (Exodus 3:5-10) • Isaiah 6:5-8; Luke 5:8-10—each servant first trembles, then receives direction 5. Obey despite inadequacy • Moses protested (Exodus 3:11), yet God provided assurance (Exodus 3:12) • 2 Corinthians 3:5—“Not that we are competent in ourselves... but our competence comes from God.” Practical Steps Forward • Pause in moments of wonder; don’t rush by the “burning bushes” of life • Invite Scripture to fan amazement into faith (Romans 10:17) • Speak honestly about fears, yet anchor in God’s “I AM” promises (Exodus 3:14) • Step out, trusting the One who turns amazement into assignment (Acts 9:3-6) Conclusion: Amazement That Mobilizes Moses’ astonishment became the doorway to his destiny. When awe grips us, let it draw us nearer, open our ears, still our excuses, and launch us into obedient service—confident that the God who ignites the bush also empowers the called. |
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