Explore the story of Moses and the burning bush, emphasizing God's call, presence, and promise, and encouraging us to be open to God's plans, even when they seem impossible.
Good morning, family!
Today, we're diving into a special part of the Holy Scriptures, a story dear to our faith, filled with God's presence, calling, and promise. The story of Moses and the burning bush as told in Exodus 3:1-16.
A.W. Tozer once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves."
Let's read together from Exodus 3:1-16:
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Let's open our hearts in prayer.
Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the opportunity to gather here in Your name to study Your word. We ask that You open our hearts and minds to Your message today. Help us to understand and apply Your teachings in our daily lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
The burning bush was not an ordinary bush; it was a bush on fire yet not consumed. This was a clear sign of God's divine presence. The fire represents God's holiness, purity, and power. Yet, the bush was not consumed, signifying God's mercy and grace. The bush, a common, ordinary object, was transformed into an extraordinary sign of God's presence. This teaches us that God can use the ordinary to do extraordinary things in our lives. God's presence is not limited to extraordinary circumstances or people; He can manifest His presence in the most mundane and ordinary aspects of our lives.
It was active and engaging: God spoke to Moses from the bush, calling him by name. This personal call signifies God's intimate knowledge of us. He knows us by name, and He calls us individually. God's presence is not a distant, impersonal force; it is a personal, intimate presence that knows us intimately and calls us to a personal relationship with Him.
For the benefit of His people: God revealed His presence to Moses to commission him to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt. God's presence is not just for our personal comfort and satisfaction; it is for the fulfillment of His purposes in the world. God reveals His presence to us not just to bless us, but also to make us a blessing to others.
A promise of His continual presence: God assured Moses, "I will be with you." This promise was not just for Moses; it was for all of us. God's presence is not a fleeting, temporary experience; it is a constant, abiding presence that accompanies us in all our journeys and endeavors.
A spiritual presence: God revealed Himself to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM", signifying His self-existence, immutability, and faithfulness. God's presence is not just a physical phenomenon; it is a spiritual reality that transcends time and space. God's presence is not just about God being with us; it is about God being for us, committed to us, and faithful to us.
An invitation: God invited Moses to come closer, to take off his sandals, and to stand on holy ground. God's presence is not just a revelation to be observed; it is an invitation to be responded to. God's presence invites us to come closer, to humble ourselves, and to stand in awe of His holiness.
It challenges us to recognize God's presence in our lives, to respond to His call, to fulfill His purposes, to rely on His promise, to reverence His holiness, and to rejoice in His faithfulness.
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