I struggle deeply, at times. Thank the Lord for His Word which lights my steps.
Today, I was reading through chapters 3 and 4 of Exodus and it struck me afresh how many times Moses doubted himself. Moses. You know the man who is a patriarch. Okay. So I can relate to doubting myself.
Exodus 3:6...he was afraid to look upon God [God had just revealed Himself in the burning bush].
Exodus 3:11...Moses asks God, "Who am I?"
Exodus 3:13..."And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?"
Exodus 4:1...Moses argues that the Israelites will not believe him.
Exodus 4:3, 6...God turns the rod into a snake and turns Moses' hand into leprosy.
Exodus 4:10...Moses says he is not eloquent.
Exodus 4:14...God's anger was kindled against Moses.
I just love that the Bible is so applicable for each one of us in each of our own personal struggles. It gives us the answers for a victorious life but never promises that we will be perfect or that our lives will be smooth and carefree. The Bible does command us to be perfect [Matthew 5:48] but doesn't tell us we will be sinless. It's amazing that a hero of the Bible had struggles similar to my own.
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Rebecca, thanks for being real! An encouragement to me - knowing others struggle in areas and I'm not on the journey with HIM alone. I need to stay at His feet and His Word more and more each day.
Amen, Rebecca! A friend and I were just talking about struggles last evening (right after we heard a message on "What to do when You're Discouraged" of course!!!). Praise the Lord that He gave us a practical and applicable Bible...
It's way too hard to be perfect all the time =) As you well, know, I don't even try to hide my imperfections! ha! Thankfully the Lord uses imperfect people to do remarkable things!
Yes, I know that, Ellen!! :)
This is so helpful! It's so nice to know that I'm not the only one dealing with doubts.
Thank the Lord for using you to encourage me today!
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