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January 22
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“But Moses said, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.’” (Exodus 4:13, NIV)

If we react to a divine invitation as Moses did (delaying, deferring and demurring), we are telling God that we know better than He what is needed for the job at hand.

We could argue that Moses was the best choice: He knew both the ways of the wilderness and the ways of the Pharoahs.  We could argue that Moses was not the best choice: He lacked confidence and could be thin-skinned in the face of criticism. No matter.

What does matter is that when God invites you and me to come-along side in partnership, He has selected the best woman or the best man for the job! This does not mean that we are perfect. It does mean that if we are obedient, we will be perfectly aligned with the plan and the purposes of our Creator. That is an invitation we should always accept.  – Luther

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January 15
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“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.’ So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:17-18, NIV)

Sometimes, God chooses for us the longer path, not because He wants to inconvenience us or to delay our progress, but because of perils unseen, unknown, or unappreciated. In the case of the Israelites, they “went up out of Egypt ready for battle,” but they were in no way ready to take-on the mighty Philistines.

So, do not fret the fact that the path to your desired goal may be lengthened; or the fact that your many preparations may go untapped. However, be sure of your relationship with your heavenly Father and always trust in His all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful nature.  These qualities benefit us when we walk with God.  – Luther

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June 11
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“Moses said to the Lord, ‘O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.’ The Lord said to him, ‘Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.’ But Moses said, ‘O Lord, please send someone else to do it.'” (Exodus 4:10-13, NIV)

To be available to God, in spite of our physical disabilities, our personal shortcomings, and our fears (as real as they may be) is what pleases God — and broadens our horizons.

Every day, we have before us the option to make ourselves (and all that we have at our disposal) available to God — or we can, like Moses, make excuses.

One lesson that we can learn from the exchange between Moses and God, as recorded in today’s scripture passage, is this: God doesn’t care as much about our ABILITY as He does our AVAILABILITY.  – Luther

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