EXODUS 3:11-12

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”

TO PONDER

Moses might well have been the first person recorded to suffer from ‘imposter syndrome’. This is a psychological occurrence in which people doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments.  

Moses was a bit nervous. Who wouldn’t be, turning up in front of the most important person in the land, to ask a favour – a favour that would mean losing much of the workforce of Egypt. It’s like me arranging an appointment with King Charles and asking him to stop the Australian Government taxing us.   

We’ve all been there. Can you recall an event where you did not think you were qualified to comment, or you weren’t worthy being in the presence of someone important?

But read on. Because although Moses had his doubts, God had his back. Moses was unsure, but God was sure. He told Moses to do his stuff, and God would hang around. Always. No matter what. Which is his job.   

PRAYER: Thank you, God, for being there. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to rely fully on you – to give ourselves totally over to your care. We’re not always good at doing that though – so help us do it better. Amen

Today's devotion written by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping