I have been reading the book of Exodus and have to share that I am really shocked at how much Moses talks back and argues with God! I am amazed that God only got mad, as far as I can tell, once, and even then, God gave Moses what he asked for by having Aaron go with him. I realize I am only to the 6th chapter, but my goodness, I cannot believe God did not punish Moses or at least give him hell for not listening and trusting him! Why would God insist on Moses going alone so he could see God's strength through him? Instead, God gave in to Moses and gave him what he wanted. This did not help Moses' trust in God as is shown when again Moses refused to trust God by doing what he was told. If God gave into everything I prayed for that I was too scared to do, how would I gain trust in my relationship with God? But if he makes me walk through the fear, then I will see God's guidance and strength in my life and it would build more trust in God's activity in my walk.
I was laid off from work this week and was surprised at how little fear came over me. I look forward to the time off to get into the word and really ponder Gods messages for me. It is amazing how much God talks to us through His word when we are ready to listen.
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I think God combined anger with patience, and He understood Moses's lack of confidence. God realized that His relationship with Moses was just beginning and it would take time for Moses to learn He could trust God. He thus made his way a little easier in Exodus 4:14 by letting Aaron be Moses's spokesman. But God did not let Moses completely off the hook. He did not really give in to Moses. Moses was asking in verse 13 that God not choose him at all. God did not give in on that. God only let Aaron be a helper to Moses to ease the burden a little, but it was still Moses that God sent to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt.
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