Romans 8:31 “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” ESV

Have you ever been right in the middle of all things normal and suddenly you feel the spirit of God calling you to an unwelcomed destination? In those instances, I must admit I rarely default to immediate compliance. On the contrary, I usually default to reluctance, smothered in excuses.

Then I remember Moses’ calling.

Moses was living a quiet shepherd’s life when right in the middle of his normal, he came into the presence of God. It was the absolute last thing Moses expected and as he stood before a bush aflame with Jehovah God, Moses quickly ran out of excuses. Moses felt unworthy, unprepared, and unqualified for what God intended him to do. Yet all of Moses’ reluctance was met by God with one constant response: I AM and I will do the impossible through you.

Moses needed a refresher course on the Great I AM that burned within the bush, so God spoke into Moses’ fear.

• I AM was the God of Moses’ past – Exodus 3:6.   He was the God who had led and protected his forefathers: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• I AM was the God of Moses’ present – Exodus 3:14. He was the God in the presence of Moses aflame with power and calling Moses to be a leader.
• I Am was the God of Moses’ future – Exodus 3:12. He would guide, empower, and mightily equip Moses for the journey ahead.

The rest of Moses’ life would be defined by the Great I AM burning mightily within him. From leader of sheep to opposer of the mighty powers of Egypt, God equipped Moses.

Have you ever been in the middle of your own normal when God placed before you a challenge beyond anything you had ever considered? Did you, too, feel unworthy, unprepared, and unqualified for God’s calling? Perhaps you have been asked to teach a Bible class or help with a church event. Maybe you were called to care for an elderly parent or write Bible study curriculum. And, maybe, like Moses, excuses flowed in hopes God would move on to someone else. But Moses’ story stands as our proof that God will equip us for whatever calling He places in our lives.

Our great God can see what we cannot see nor even imagine. It was the Great I AM, not Moses, who saw a mighty leader hidden deep within this wilderness shepherd. And likewise, it is the Great I AM who sees and prepares for the potential within us. So, sisters, enjoy your normal while you have it because this same Great I AM God is likely to turn your normal upside down in order to reveal your potential.

Father God, open our eyes to the potential you see within us. Help us never doubt the way you equip us.

Blessings,

Rita Cochrane