My Journey with Jesus

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01/07/2025

A Prayer
King Jehoshaphat’s
Fear Meets Faith
(2 Chronicles 20:1-37)

Is it possible that what you need today isn’t a new plan — but a quiet moment with God?

In our lives today, many of us act as if we are constantly running out of time — chasing competitions that must be won quickly, goals that need to be accomplished in the shortest timeframe, problems that must be solved before the day ends, and dreams that should happen instantly.

We tend to race against time, becoming too occupied with finding solutions that are not just better, but faster, more systematic, and favorable to our own side. We run, we race, we take over everything in our path, wanting to be as fast as we can and as wise as we believe we are.

We lead, and for many, that has become an addictive pursuit in this present age. It’s as if slowing down — even for a second — feels like life might fall out of order.

In the Kingdom of Judah, around 870 BC to 848 BC, a king named Jehoshaphat reigned. He was only 35 years old when he inherited the throne from his father, King Asa. Jehoshaphat became a godly king who sought to honor God, abolish idolatry and image worship, and encourage his people to follow and delight in God’s law.

Jehoshaphat’s reign took place during the Divided Kingdom era, a time when nations frequently built and broke alliances for survival, wealth, and power. Like other nations, King Jehoshaphat also formed alliances and worked to advance Judah’s cities, strengthen military outposts, and expand defenses. Under his leadership, Judah grew strong and prosperous — but this growth drew the attention and hostility of surrounding nations.

At this time, the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites formed a powerful military alliance, likely feeling threatened by Judah’s revival and rising military strength. The news of this invasion caught King Jehoshaphat by surprise, and he immediately called the entire nation to fast and pray before God.

Judah’s army was small compared to these three aggressive nations, and defeat seemed inevitable. Yet in the face of this overwhelming threat, King Jehoshaphat turned to God, trusting Him to fight for Judah in this great challenge.

The king called his people to gather together, and he himself led a beautiful and humble prayer before God — acknowledging God’s power, recalling how He had helped them in the past, and admitting that he was helpless and could do nothing by his own strength for Judah and its people.

“O our God, won’t you stop them?
We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” - 2 Chronicles 20:12

Through prophet Jahaziel, God answered them:

He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. - 2 Chronicles 20:15

The king set his heart at peace and placed his confidence in God, believing that He would deliver him, his people, and Judah. He was now ready to obey whatever God commanded them to do.

“Tomorrow, march out against them.
You will find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel. But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!” - 2 Chronicles 20:16-17

And so, King Jehoshaphat assembled his people and appointed singers to lead at the front line instead of soldiers. Instead of shouting for victory, they sang praises to God as they marched toward the battlefield. Rather than holding swords and shields, they carried cymbals, harps, lyres, trumpets, and tambourines.

As they marched and began singing praises, God fulfilled His promise. He took the battle into His powerful hand, caused confusion among the enemy armies, and they turned against one another until no one was left alive.

When King Jehoshaphat and his people arrived at the battlefield, they found the land covered with the bodies of their enemies — not one had survived. From that day, they called the place the Valley of Berakah, meaning blessing.

They gathered all the plunder, and it took them three days to collect everything because there was so much. Afterward, they returned to Judah joyfully, singing praises to God. It was not just a victory — it was a great victory. News of what God had done for Judah spread throughout the surrounding nations, and the fear of God fell upon them.

Where did Judah’s victory come from without even fighting? It came from:
• Praying, giving thanks, and praising God in the face of a great challenge.
• Acknowledging their helplessness before God.
• Trusting, believing, and obeying God, knowing He alone could deliver them.
• Pausing and allowing God to take over.
• Instead of making hurried plans and rushing into battle, the people of Judah marched forward with songs of praise.

Truly, God took over the battle, and He won it for them. He brought victory to Judah because King Jehoshaphat chose to trust and obey Him, together with the people of Judah. It was not an ordinary victory — it was a great victory, one that was heard by the neighboring nations and revealed the greatness and power of God to all.

Like King Jehoshaphat, who was attacked by three nations with great armies — the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites — we too face battles in our daily lives, much like what Judah experienced. Our three great enemies today are: (1) Relationship troubles, (2) Illness, and (3) Security falling apart.

Relationships are one of the most difficult battles we face. Many of us hold tightly to them because they often become the source of our happiness and the center of our lives. But when relationships fall apart and disconnect, they leave the deepest wounds, affecting every part of our being. Sadly, some people, unable to cope with a broken relationship, choose the most tragic path — taking their own lives to escape the pain.

Illness is another heavy burden to bear, whether it affects our loved ones or ourselves. It brings fear — fear of disability, losing the ability to function, or facing death. Illness often makes people feel hopeless and frustrated, especially when it threatens the life and well-being of those we love.

And then there’s security — the ability to live a stable, decent, and peaceful life. In today’s world, money provides the means to survive, even for the basics. Poverty is a difficult and painful battle. The struggle to provide for a family can weigh heavily on the heart. It hurts to see our loved ones struggle to eat, work hard for little income, miss out on education, and lack access to medicine and other essentials needed for a decent, dignified life.

Imagine these three challenges attacking you all at once — it would be too much to bear. These enemies feel impossible to overcome. Sadly, many people today respond to these troubles by making decisions that lead to total failure and defeat, because they choose to handle them on their own instead of bringing them to God.

In this generation, unlike King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah, whose first response was to pray, people today tend to:
• Quickly create new plans, rushing into action based on their own ideas and wisdom, only to end up defeated because they’ve chosen the wrong armor for their battles.
• Believe they are wise enough to solve problems on their own without seeking God.
• Trust themselves more than they trust God.
• Hate to pause, reflect, and assess the situation before reacting.

It’s understandable — in today’s fast-paced world, it seems difficult to stop and pray before facing challenges. We tend to take control immediately, setting God aside, thinking we can manage on our own and that God has no place in our battles. At times, we even believe God is too distant, too limited, or unconcerned to handle complicated situations.

But the truth is, in the middle of these challenges, panic and fear can cloud our hearts, causing us to rush into decisions and forget that God is the real solution.

In this very challenging world, we would do well to be like King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. Though it might be difficult, we can follow their pattern in times of trouble:
• Pray, give thanks, and praise God.
• Acknowledge His power and sovereignty.
• Let God take over your battle.
• Sing praises before Him, even before the victory comes.
• Trust His process and timing.

In the most difficult moment of his reign, these were the only actions King Jehoshaphat took — and God did the rest. He took over the battle and brought victory to His people.

Equip to Serve – Devotion
Woman of God: A PRAYER -
King Jehoshaphat’s Fear Meets Faith
(2 Chronicles 20:1-37)
07/01/2025 Tuesday

26/06/2025

MARTHA of Bethany:
When Service Overshadows Relationship
(Luke 10:38-42)

Are you so engrossed in your work for the Lord that you neglect the importance of intimate communion with Him, as Martha did?
How do we truly understand ministry, or what we often call our work for the Lord? Many of us Christians commonly think that ministry is only about:
• Helping the needy
• Preaching and teaching the Word of God
• Fellowship
• Christian-related activities
• Church building projects
• Comforting others
• Singing in church
• Serving in church
• And other church-related works

We tend to believe these are the only forms of ministry to the Lord, while in fact, there are many other simple yet meaningful acts of ministry that are often underestimated and overlooked.

During the 1st century A.D., between 27 A.D. and 33 A.D., in a village called Bethany—meaning “house of figs”—near Jerusalem, there lived a woman named Martha, along with her sister Mary and brother Lazarus. These siblings were personal friends of Jesus. The Lord would often visit them because Bethany was a place known for its hospitality, and a community that welcomed the sick and the poor.

The story of Bethany teaches us how to be like Martha and how she fulfilled her ministry. Martha was a doer—always ready to serve people, the disciples, and Jesus. Her love for the Lord was expressed through acts of service: preparing meals, feeding others, and caring for the sick and the needy.

One day, when Jesus visited their home, Martha became very busy preparing food for everyone. As was common, every time Jesus visited, His disciples and many others would gather at their home in Bethany. Martha found herself anxious, restless, and overly occupied with serving, perhaps forgetting to simply be present with the Lord while He was there. When she became too occupied with her service, preparing everything for the Lord and the other visitors, she called the attention of her sister Mary, who was doing nothing except sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to all His teachings.

So, it raises an important question: Was she too preoccupied with serving the Lord that she missed the opportunity to be with the Lord? Which matters more to God — our acts of service or our willingness to sit quietly in His presence?

But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.
She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you
that my sister just sits here while I do all the work?
Tell her to come and help me.”

But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and
upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being
concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be
taken away from her.”
Luke 10:40-42

Martha, the doer, did not love the Lord any less. Her love simply manifested in a different way — through hospitality, household preparations, offering refuge to the poor and sick, and faithfully serving the Lord. This does not mean she thought less of Jesus. What her story teaches us, based on how the Lord responded to her frustrations and distractions, are valuable lessons about ministry:
• Service is a beautiful expression of loving God, but intimacy and quiet moments with the Lord are what truly please Him.
• Service is valuable and necessary in ministry, yet it should not be limited to activities within the church alone.
• Service includes fellowship with fellow believers, but we are also called to reach out to non-believers — to testify and share Christ with them.

Sometimes, in the busyness of work and ministry, we unintentionally overshadow our personal relationship with the Lord. Even church ministry can be used by the enemy to quietly disconnect us from the very reason and purpose of our service — and that is Jesus. We become so caught up in responsibilities, serving people, and doing good works that we forget to give time to simply be with the Lord, listen to His voice, receive His wisdom, have heart-to-heart conversations with Him, and quietly rest in His presence.

Because like Mary, the one who sat at the Lord’s feet and stayed in His presence — that too is ministry. It is a sacred work that pleases the Lord. There are times when we need to seize the opportunity to serve, and there are times when it’s just as important to pause, be still, and dwell in His presence.
In today’s generation, many are like Martha, and many are like Mary — each serving the Lord in their own way.

Doctors, nurses, teachers, government officials, and public servants are the new generation of Martha's. Though they may not always serve inside the church as singers, volunteers, or preachers, they minister to others by healing the sick, caring for the needy, teaching students, and serving their communities.

Likewise, chefs, bankers, entrepreneurs, communication workers, and many others might labor for their livelihood, but through their work, they provide for their families — and serving our families is also a ministry to the Lord. Our fathers, mothers, siblings, husbands, wives, children, relatives, friends, and neighbors are God’s gifts to us. Loving them and faithfully caring for them is one way we honor and serve God.

Even who we are in our community and within our own family carries a very important ministry — a work for the Lord. Being a father is a ministry of providing and leading; being a mother is a ministry of nurturing and caring for the children. A husband and wife share the ministry of building a Christ-centered relationship. Children have the ministry of being obedient and loving toward their parents. A teacher carries the ministry of molding young minds to become better individuals, and even students have a ministry — to learn, to grow, to develop themselves, and to become devoted followers of Christ.

Each of us has a work assigned to us by the Lord. Everyone has a ministry, and it is meant to be nurtured, fulfilled, and shared with others.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
1 Peter 4:10

We may be a Martha or a Mary, but the Lord sees our hearts. In the days to come, when He returns, everything we have done for His glory will be recognized and rewarded by Him. And in moments when we find ourselves acting too much like Martha — busy and anxious in our service — let us remember that the Lord is also pleased when we become like Mary, choosing to sit quietly in His presence.

We must always be mindful, because sometimes, we may unknowingly allow our work and service to overshadow our personal relationship and intimacy with the Lord, thinking we are doing it for Him. True ministry is not just in what we do, but in being with Him.

Equip to Serve – Devotion
Woman of God: MARTHA of Bethany -
When Service Overshadows Relationship
Luke 10:38-42
06/26/2025 Thursday

19/06/2025

Priscilla & Aquila:
Partners in Faith
(Acts 18:1-28)

In this world, the culture surrounding the roles of men and women holds great significance in relationships, in society, in leadership, and in the personal aspects of life — whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Human beings tend to be more cautious about culture and what society has grown comfortable with in certain setups. Often, what is considered proper is based on traditions and long-standing practices.

However, if we take a deeper look and seek better understanding, many of these traditions and practices concerning men and women have already strayed from what is truly proper and pleasing to God. In today’s time, instead of choosing to follow and practice what would bring honor and blessing to God, people have become more cautious about conforming to social norms and to what society decides is pleasing and acceptable in their own eyes and minds.

Let us consider a wife and a mother. She is expected to manage the household, focus on domestic tasks, and serve the entire family. Serving, however, is not a bad thing — in fact, it is what we Christians are called to do. The problem lies in the limitations placed upon women. And what are these limitations?

1. Women are often limited in terms of social interactions within the community. They are expected to stay at home, managing everything in the household. But as women and mothers, they also have a ministry — the ministry of inspiring others, beginning with their own family members.

Beyond teaching children about household responsibilities, it is equally important for children to witness their mother displaying compassion, generosity, understanding, and kindness beyond the family circle. It is through this that children learn the value of these virtues and realize that such qualities can improve not only their lives but also society as a whole.

Yes, these values should start at home. But whether we like it or not, children will eventually grow up, face the outside world, and encounter its vulnerabilities. It is a far better lesson for them to see how their mother interacts with and contributes to society in a proper and meaningful way. The scripture describes a noble wife, saying:

“She extends a helping hand to the poor and
opens her arms to the needy.”
Proverbs 31:20

Therefore, as women of God, women are not limited to household responsibilities alone. Their ministry should also extend beyond the home — as part of their calling as women, wives, and mothers.

2. Women’s ideas and knowledge were mostly off-limits in the past. Traditionally, in the early days, women were not sent to school or given proper education. The only role they were expected to develop was serving their families by doing domestic chores and attending to their husbands. They were expected to listen and obey, with almost no right to express their thoughts or opinions. They were often seen not as valuable contributors, but merely as people obligated to fulfill household duties.
But with these traditions, beliefs, and practices, many forget how God used women for important roles as shown in His Word, the Bible.

• God saw that Adam needed a partner, which is why He created Eve. If Eve were not important or helpful, God would not have made her to support and complement Adam.

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.
I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18

• God used Deborah’s wisdom and courage at a time when no man, not even Barak, was willing to lead Israel against King Jabin of Canaan.

One day she sent for Barak son of Abinoam, who lived in Kedesh in the land of Naphtali. She said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, commands you: Call out 10,000 warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor. 7 And I will call out Sisera, commander of Jabin’s army, along with his chariots and warriors, to the Kishon River. There I will give you victory over him.”
Barak told her, “I will go, but only if you go with me.”
Judges 4:6-8

• Why did God lead two spies to Rahab, a sinful woman and a pr******te, to help Joshua when he and his men could have done it alone? It was because God sees beyond a person’s past and uses willing hearts to fulfill His purpose.

So, the king of Jericho sent orders to Rahab: “Bring out the men who have come into your house, for they have come here to spy out the whole land.”
Rahab had hidden the two men, but she replied, “Yes, the men were here earlier, but I didn’t know where they were from. They left the town at dusk, as the gates were about to close. I don’t know where they went. If you hurry, you can probably catch up with them.”

Before the spies went to sleep that night, Rahab went up on the roof to talk with them. “I know the LORD has given you this land.”
Joshua 2:3-5; 8-9

• God chose Mary of Nazareth to become the mother of our Savior, Jesus.
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy,

God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph,
a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!”

Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “For you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”
Luke 1:26-33

The lives of these women, and many others in the Bible, are clear proof of the value and importance of women’s abilities in carrying out tasks and ministries for God. God never placed limits on His people — whether men or women. In Christ Jesus, anything can be done through faith and obedience.

In the relationship of Priscilla and Aquila, although Priscilla is often mentioned first and highlighted in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ, her husband Aquila was fully supportive. Together with Paul, they preached the gospel in Corinth and Galatia. Priscilla and Aquila did not act as simply a man and a woman, but as one united team for Christ. They were called partners in faith. Out of respect for Aquila’s leadership in the family, Priscilla always ministered and shared the gospel alongside her husband.

Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt. He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately.
Act 18:24-26

Both of them opened their home, welcoming people to hear about Jesus. Their partnership is a beautiful example of how men and women can serve God together.
For this new generation, the relationship of Priscilla and Aquila sends an important message: as a man and a woman, as husband and wife, and as servants of God, both have value and significance. Both can work together as one in serving their family, their community, and God. Both can share household responsibilities, both can work to provide for their family’s needs, and both can actively participate in ministry.

As it is written:

"She goes to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She makes sure her dealings are profitable; her lamp burns late into the night."
— Proverbs 31:16-18

This reminds us that a woman’s role is not confined to the home, and both men and women can equally contribute to the welfare of their family, society, and in service to God.

Equip to Serve – Devotion
Woman of God: Priscilla and Aquila -
Partners in Faith
Acts 18:1-28
06/19/2025 Thursday

19/06/2025

MOSES: In the Presence of God
(Exodus 3:1-22)

Many prophets like Moses, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel experienced God’s presence in unique ways — through visions, direct conversations, miracles, and spiritual empowerment.

But there was one man named Moses, to whom God spoke “face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). He encountered God in the burning bush on Mount Sinai, where God’s presence was revealed through a cloud, fire, and a voice.
It is evident that God chose Moses for a specific mission — not just an ordinary assignment, but a task no one could ever imagine an ordinary person could carry out.

Moses was not an extraordinary man, nor was he exceptionally righteous or perfect. He was just like any other person who comes and goes on the earth. In fact, Moses lived a difficult life. He was once an adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter but later fled Egypt because of a murder case. Yes, he killed an Egyptian while trying to help a Hebrew laborer. Though his intention was to help, it remained a crime, and out of fear for his life, Moses escaped.

Moses was not a righteous man by nature. Although he was kind-hearted, he was neither extraordinarily intelligent nor exceptionally brave, as shown by his inability to face the consequences of his actions. He was not a skilled speaker nor a social person, having spent years alone as a shepherd in the wilderness of Mount Horeb.
And yet — this was the man God chose to carry one of the most important missions in the history of Israel.

When God called Moses, he protested and set many questions before God due to his lacking to be the fulfiller of this mission because of many reasons:

1. FEAR, GUILT & SHAME
(I am the God of your father[c]—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God. – Exodus 3:6)

From the first time God called Moses at Mount Horeb, Moses feared the great voice he heard, for it declared, “I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” He knew it was the Almighty One calling him. Aware of his past sins and shortcomings, Moses immediately covered his face, afraid to look at God, fearing that he might die. Moses might have been thinking about the terrible sins he had committed in the past:

• He killed an Egyptian.
• He escaped the law and never faced the consequences of his crime.

Moses was guilty and knew he had done something dreadful — something that God Himself knew.

In the same way, we too — in this present generation — have experienced that kind of fear. We turn our faces away from God and reject His presence in our lives because of guilt and shame, knowing that He sees everything within us. We fear that our sins, immoral acts, unrighteousness, lies, and other wicked deeds will be exposed in the light, and we are too ashamed and afraid to face them. We do not want to admit them, we do not want to see them, and we are too ashamed to face the Lord and we are too afraid for the punishment. And so, we reject God’s voice and turn away from Him.

2. INSECURITIES & SELF-DEPRECATING
(But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? – Exodus 3:11)
Moses, having lived as a shepherd in the wilderness for 40 years and as a fugitive murderer from Egypt, naturally felt insecure and struggled with self-doubt. He didn’t feel good about himself and constantly feared for his life and everything else around him.

So, when God commanded him, “Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead my people Israel out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:10), Moses protested. To him, it seemed impossible. He wondered how the highest ruler of a great nation could even listen to — or face — someone like him. How could he possibly return to the place he had fled from after committing murder? Moses might have believed that such a task could never happen through him, but perhaps through someone else.

In the same way, we too often feel resistant and insecure when called to do God’s work. Looking at ourselves, we become convinced that we are unworthy, lacking the skills and ability to fulfill what’s asked of us. We believe that what God wants to accomplish is impossible through our hands. And more often than not, we fear the complications and challenges we might face — afraid that situations could spiral beyond our control and expose our weaknesses, inabilities, and unworthiness.

3. THE WEIGHT OF INABILITY
(Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt? – Exodus 3:11)
Because Moses was a fugitive, he chose to live in the wilderness as a shepherd at Mount Horeb — a life that made him unknown and unrecognized in those times.
In his early years, as the adopted son of an Egyptian princess, Moses likely had the chance to be educated, gain wealth, and build popularity, giving him the opportunity to become someone of great influence in the future. But all of that was lost because of his crime and his escape from Egypt. Now, he saw himself as unable and incapable, reduced to nothing more than a caretaker of his father-in-law’s flocks and herds in Midian.

How must Moses have felt when God asked him to carry out a great mission for the Israelites? He felt incapable of doing it, which is why he protested to God.

To Moses, he was not a great person. He was not confident speaking in public — much less in convincing the Israelites to follow him out of Egypt. Who would believe someone like him? What could he possibly say to earn their trust? For Moses, it seemed difficult, even impossible.

We, too, often find ourselves living like Moses. We experience the weight of our own inability in many areas of life — in our studies, careers, relationships, families, and even in our Christian Walk. We tend to focus on our limitations, our shortcomings, and the little we have, doubting our ability to accomplish what’s asked of us.

4. THE TRAGEDY OF NOT KNOWING GOD
(But Moses protested, “If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is his name?’ – Exodus 3:13)
Not personally knowing God is a great loss, a serious lack, and a hidden tragedy we often aren’t even aware of. Not knowing Him — His possibilities, His timing, and His very nature — leads to a life that feels pointless, without clear purpose, and blind to the beauty around us. A life without knowing God is simply a lifeless world.

God is life. When Moses spent 40 lifeless years in the wilderness, God stepped in and gave purpose to his dull, directionless life. The moment God revealed His plan for Moses — to lead the Israelites out of Egypt — it shook Moses to his core. His mission wasn’t a burden of hardship but a journey of transformation: from living alone in the wilderness to leading thousands of God’s people, from a shepherd to a great leader. Through this, God showed Moses that He is limitless and that nothing is impossible for Him. God wanted Moses to realize who He truly is — the God who would be with him every step of the way. And because of that, Moses could fulfill the mission set before him.

Though Moses protested to God twice, in the end, he obeyed. And God, true to His promise, was with him and provided everything Moses needed.

Like Moses, we too often doubt what God can do. Time and time again, we fail to recognize just how great and powerful He truly is. In fact, we often underestimate Him. In situations like decision-making, we tend to take matters into our own hands. At times, we leave the small things to God while stubbornly handling the difficult ones ourselves — as if we know better. Without realizing it, we behave as though God should follow us, rather than us following Him. Sadly, this becomes a silent tragedy in our lives when we do not truly know who God is.

5. IGNORANCE OF GOD’S GREATNESS
(Then what should I tell them?” – Exodus 3:13)
When God called Moses, He shook him out of his dim and quiet lifestyle. Imagine how Moses lived in Horeb, believing it was a peaceful and safe place for him — yet, right there, God began an enormous plan for him, something Moses could never have imagined. From the start, God revealed everything to Moses in simple, clear terms. Everything was laid out literally so that Moses could fully grasp who God is — His glory, His power, and the impossible things He can make possible. At that time, Moses still did not realize how far God’s power could reach.

As the mission unfolded, God began to reveal His greatness to Moses. Moses had no idea that the miraculous acts God would perform through him were even possible — that there was nothing God could not do for His people. God did things Moses never thought could happen:

• The Israelites listened to Moses.
• He spoke directly to Pharaoh.
• The Ten Plagues took place.
• Pharaoh allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt.
• The Red Sea parted, and they escaped.
• And many more

All these things happened through Moses — a man who, at first, might not have believed such things were possible. In spite of his shortcomings, his sense of inability, and his limited understanding of God’s power, God fulfilled His mission through Moses right before his eyes.

In our own lives, like Moses, we easily lose hope because we are too clouded by countless impossibilities. When things become too complicated, we quickly give up and change directions. We fail to trust God to rescue us, to provide for us, and to show us the right path.

What Moses walked through and experienced in his relationship with God, in his mission, and in his leadership, we also experience in our own lives and situations. We feel fear, guilt, and shame before God because of our sins, and we often become insecure because of them. When opportunities come our way, we feel the weight of our inability and unworthiness. And this is truly because of our lack of knowing who God is, and our ignorance of His greatness.

But knowing God — and continually building and strengthening our relationship with Him — covers all the impossibilities of this world, for nothing is impossible in His presence. Knowing Him allows us to fully embrace the blessing of being called His children, His people, and His workers.


Equip to Serve – My Devotion
Moses: In the Presence of God
(Exodus 3:1-22)
05/21/2025 Wednesday