God can use what we perceive as ordinary or insignificant in our lives, just like Moses' staff, to accomplish extraordinary things for His divine purpose.
Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into the heart of Exodus 4:1-5, a passage that poses a question relevant to us all, 'What's in your hand?' Now, you might be thinking, 'Well, Pastor, I've got nothing much.'
But I want you to remember something that Philip Yancey once said, 'Faith means believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.' So, let's take a look at the Scripture and see how God used what Moses had, even when Moses felt it was insignificant.
In our scripture today, God asked Moses a simple yet profound question, 'What is that in your hand?' This question wasn't posed out of ignorance, for God knew exactly what Moses held. Instead, it was a question designed to make Moses consider what he had and how it could be used. This question is relevant to us today because, like Moses, we often underestimate the value of what we have in our hands.
More than just a shepherd's tool: It was an instrument that God would use to perform miracles, to part the Red Sea, and to guide the Israelites through the wilderness. This staff, which seemed so ordinary and insignificant, became a symbol of God's power and authority. But before it could become that, Moses had to recognize its potential and surrender it to God.
We all have something in our hands: It could be a talent, a skill, a resource, or even an experience. Often, we dismiss these things as ordinary or insignificant, just like Moses did with his staff. We fail to see how God can use them for His glory. But when we surrender them to God, He can transform them into powerful tools for His kingdom.
The talents and skills you possess: You might think they're not much. You might even think they're useless in the grand scheme of things. But remember Moses' staff. It was just a piece of wood, but in God's hands, it became a tool of deliverance. Your talents and skills, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem, can be used by God in ways you can't even imagine.
The resources you have: Maybe you have time, money, or material possessions. Again, you might think they're not much. But God doesn't need much. He can take the little you have and multiply it, just like He did with the loaves and fishes. Your resources, when given to God, can be used to bless others and further His kingdom.
Your experiences: You might have gone through trials and hardships. You might have made mistakes and faced failures. But God can use even these. He can use your experiences to comfort others who are going through similar situations. He can use your mistakes to teach others. He can use your failures to show others His grace and mercy.
Don't underestimate: Don't dismiss it as ordinary or insignificant. Instead, surrender it to God. Let Him use it for His glory. Remember, God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. And He can equip you with whatever you have in your hand.
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