Scripture: Exodus 3:1–5 (NRSV)
"Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, 'I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.' When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, 'Moses, Moses!' And he said, 'Here I am.' Then he said, 'Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.'"
Reflection:Moses wasn’t seeking a divine encounter. He was just doing his job—tending sheep. Yet God met him in the middle of his routine. Sometimes, holiness looks like an interruption. Are you willing to turn aside when God shows up in unexpected places?
Prayer Prompt:
God, slow me down enough to notice You. Help me to recognize holy moments, even in the middle of ordinary days.
Scripture: Exodus 3:6–10 (NRSV)
"He said further, 'I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Then the Lord said, 'I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians... So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.'"
Reflection:
Moses had run away from Egypt and from his past. But God doesn't ignore our history—He redeems it. God calls Moses back to the very place he thought he had left behind forever. Where might God be calling you to return—not to dwell in the past, but to help heal it?
Prayer Prompt:
God, I give you my past—every regret, failure, and wound. Use even what I’ve tried to bury to bring about your redemption.
Scripture: Exodus 3:11–12 (NRSV)
"But Moses said to God, 'Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?' He said, 'I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.'"
Reflection:
Moses’ first excuse is one we all know well: “Who am I?” Insecurity is often the first obstacle to answering God’s call. But God doesn't soothe Moses with compliments—He gives a promise: “I will be with you.” Our confidence is rooted not in our strength but in God’s presence.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, when I question my worth or ability, remind me: Your presence is my strength. You go with me—that is enough.
Scripture: Exodus 4:1–3 (NRSV)
"Then Moses answered, 'But suppose they do not believe me or listen to me, but say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’' The Lord said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' He said, 'A staff.' And he said, 'Throw it on the ground.' So he threw the staff on the ground, and it became a snake; and Moses drew back from it."
Reflection:
Moses worries about how people will respond. What if they doubt him? What if they think he’s a fraud? God responds not with reassurance but by asking, “What’s in your hand?” God uses what we already have—even the ordinary—to do extraordinary things.
Prayer Prompt:
God, take what I already have in my hand—my time, skills, voice, and experiences—and use them for your glory.
Scripture: Exodus 4:10–12 (NRSV)
"But Moses said to the Lord, 'O my Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor even now that you have spoken to your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.' Then the Lord said to him, 'Who gives speech to mortals? Who makes them mute or deaf, seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to speak.'"
Reflection:
Moses doesn’t feel articulate. He doubts his ability to speak on God’s behalf. And yet, God reminds him: I made your mouth. Our perceived weaknesses are not disqualifiers—they’re places God can work through us most powerfully.
Prayer Prompt:
Lord, use even my stumbles and silences. Teach me what to say—and help me trust that it will be enough.
Scripture: Exodus 4:13–14a (NRSV)
"But he said, 'O my Lord, please send someone else.' Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses and he said, 'What of your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he can speak fluently; even now he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you his heart will be glad.'"
Reflection:
Sometimes, we don’t need another reason—we’re just afraid. Moses had run out of excuses, so he begged: “Send someone else.” But God didn’t let him off the hook. God made a way for Moses to go—with help. God doesn’t call us to go it alone.
Prayer Prompt:
God, when I want to run the other way, remind me you send companions for the journey. Give me courage to keep going.
Scripture: Exodus 3:10 (NRSV)
"So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt."
Reflection:
God doesn’t ask Moses if he’s interested. God says: “Come, I am sending you.” God’s call is not always comfortable, but it is purposeful. God sends us to hard places—not alone, but with the promise of presence and power. Will we go?
Prayer Prompt:
God, give me a willing heart. Send me—even if it scares me—and teach me to trust that you go with me always.