“But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.””
Do you feel like you are enough?
When God calls Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses immediately sees a problem.
Actually, he sees many problems.
And Moses? He is a shepherd who has spent the last forty years in the wilderness.
So Moses asks a question that many of us have asked in one form or another:
“Who am I?”
Who am I to do this? Who am I to face that challenge or handle that responsibility? Who am I to make a difference?
It’s a very human response. Moses looks at the assignment and then looks at himself. The gap between the two seems impossibly large.
But notice what God does not say.
He does not tell Moses to believe in himself, that he is enough. Nor does He does list Moses’ strengths, talents, or qualifications.
Instead, God gives a different answer:
“I will be with you.”
In other words, Moses is asking the wrong question.
The most important question is not, “Who am I?” The most important question is,
“Who is with me?”
That changes everything.
Throughout Scripture, God’s people are often placed in situations that exceed their abilities. Abraham is too old to have a son. Joshua must follow Moses. Gideon is told to take 300 men against an army. Jeremiah protests that he is too young.
Again and again, God’s answer is not, “You are enough.” His answer is,
“I am with you.”
That remains one of the greatest promises in the Bible.
There are moments when we feel overwhelmed by the tasks before us…
Like Moses, we instinctively focus on our limitations. And God gently redirects our attention.
The strength of faith is not found in the believer. It is found in the One who is believed.
Moses would eventually stand before Pharaoh, lead a nation through the sea, and spend decades shepherding God’s people. It’s not because he became extraordinary, but because God was with him.
The beginning of Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land is a great example of this, though Joshua is leading the people at this point, not Moses. The first city, Jericho, was surrounded by an impenetrable wall. Yet, because God was with them, that wall was meaningless and crumbled at the shouts of men. The very next city was , AI. It was a small village with no real defenses. Yet, they easily thwarted Israel’s attack because God was not with them because an Israelite had taken items from Jericho that were used to worship false gods. It clear from the very beginning, Israel isn’t going to take the Promised Land, God is going to deliver it.
The same Lord who called Moses, Joshua, and Israel has not changed.
You may not know exactly what lies ahead. You may feel inadequate for the responsibilities before you.
But God’s promise remains:
“I will be with you.”
And that is enough.
“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:18-20
Let’s pray…
Heavenly Father,
I often focus on my weaknesses, limitations, and fears. Help me remember that my confidence is not in myself, but in You. When challenges seem too great, remind me of Your promise to be with Your people. Strengthen my faith and help me trust Your presence each day. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
As part of your devotion time, I encourage you to also pray for at least some of the following:
After praying for these people, you may want to finish your devotion time with the Lord’s Prayer…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. They will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and every. Amen.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Kurt
