Date: 04-Sep-2024
Name: Flo
Topic: START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
Content:
Exodus 4:2
Then the Lord asked him, What is that in your hand?
When Moses made excuses about his inability to answer God’s call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, God asked, What’s in your hand? Moses answered arrogantly , A shepherd’s staff.
It was not a sword to fight with, nor a priceless object to barter, but a piece of well-worn wood used in the daily work of a shepherd.
Moses had spent the first 40 years of his life as a prince. He attempted to free his people in his own strength and became a murderer instead. Then, Moses spent the next 40 years hiding in the wilderness, working as a simple shepherd of sheep. God couldn’t use a proud prince, but a humble shepherd might be just the man for the job. God chose a humble shepherd like old Moses to lead His people to freedom. And as it turned out, his last 40 years of shepherding weren’t a waste. God wanted to use the very thing Moses had in his hand.
Are you feeling like Moses today? You don’t feel gifted or capable enough to answer God’s call? What’s that in your hand? Have you considered using it for God? Remember, God doesn’t look at your abilities, but your availability. If you’ll say yes, then He is able to use whatever you have in your hand
Prayer Points:
Prayer Points
1. Father, help me to see that use what I have, no matter how small it seems. Help me to be available to Your call and willing to be used for Your glory.
2. Lord, open my eyes to see the gifts and resources You have already placed in my hands. Help me to recognize the tools and abilities You've given me and to use them faithfully for the purposes You have set before me.
3. Father, transform my heart to be humble and teachable. Remove any pride that hinders me from being fully used by You, and mold me into a vessel fit for Your work.
4. Father, grant me the courage to step out in faith, even when I feel unqualified. Help me to trust that You will equip me with everything I need as I respond to Your call.
5. Lord, teach me to steward well the gifts, talents, and opportunities You've given me, trusting that in Your hands, they can accomplish great things.
