When God Says "Go"

 "Come now, therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh that thou may bring forth My people the children of Israel out of Egypt." (Exodus 3:10)

Moses replied to God:

"Who am I that I should go . . .?" (v. 11)

"What shall I say unto them?" (v. 12)

"What if they won't believe me or listen to me?" (4:1 NLT)

"O Lord, I am not very good with words . . . my words get tangled." (4:10 NLT)

". . . Lord, please! Send anyone else." (4:13 NLT)

 Excuses, we all use them at some time or another—especially when God called us for a task of which we are uncertain. As you read the following paraphrased excuses Moses used, do any of them resonate with you?

I am not worthy of going.

I will not know what to say; besides, I don't know enough Scripture.

I don't have enough experience; why would anyone listen to me?

I am too shy, and when I get nervous, I don't speak clearly.

Lord, please send anyone except me.

 What Moses told God: "You made a mistake in choosing me." What we tell God: "You made a mistake in choosing me." God does not make mistakes with His plans set in motion before He laid the world's foundation. Take heart in God’s reply to Moses: "I will go with you." Trust His words for yourself when God says, go.