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When God first called Moses, Moses did not feel confident. He did not feel prepared. He did not feel qualified. The Bible shows this very plainly in Exodus chapter four. When God told Moses to speak to Pharaoh, Moses immediately said, “I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” The original Hebrew wording describes a person who speaks with difficulty. Many believe Moses had some kind of speech impediment, possibly a stutter or a stammer. Whatever the exact issue was, Moses had a real struggle with speaking, and he believed this weakness made him the wrong choice for God’s plan.

Moses felt so unsure that he told God he had “never been eloquent.” He said speaking had always been hard for him. Then he asked God to send someone else. Moses believed his speech problem would get in the way. He thought God needed someone stronger, smoother, or more impressive with words.

But God answered Moses with a very simple truth. In Exodus chapter four God said, “Who made the mouth. Is it not I, the Lord.” God reminded Moses that He created him exactly as he was. God knew about Moses’ speech impediment long before Moses ever stood at the burning bush. God knew about his insecurity. God knew about the fear he carried. None of it changed the plan.

God told Moses, “I will help you speak and teach you what to say.” God even gave Moses his brother Aaron as a helper, not because God needed Aaron, but because Moses needed support. God was willing to work through Moses’ weakness rather than wait for it to disappear.

Once Moses trusted God, everything changed. The same man who doubted his ability to speak became one of the most significant leaders in Scripture. His speech struggle did not go away, but God worked through it.

The Bible gives clear examples of how God used Moses after this moment:

• In Exodus chapter seven Moses stood before Pharaoh

• In Exodus chapter twelve he told the people how God would deliver them

• In Exodus chapter fourteen he led Israel through the Red Sea

• In Exodus chapter nineteen he met with God on Mount Sinai

• In Deuteronomy he spoke to the entire nation before his death

None of these events depended on Moses being a skilled speaker. They depended on God’s strength working through someone who felt weak.

Scripture shows this pattern in many lives. Jeremiah said he could not speak well. Gideon said he was the weakest in his family. Paul asked God to remove his weakness, and God replied, “My power is made perfect in weakness.”

The message is consistent. God does not avoid people with weaknesses. He works through them. Moses thought his speech impediment disqualified him. God knew it made him a perfect example of His power.

Your weakness does not stop God. It may be the very place where He plans to show His strength the most.

When you’re not sure how to pray, A.C.T.S. gives you a simple path to follow: Adore, Confess, Thank, and Ask.

Adoration: God, You are strong and You work through ordinary people.

Confession: Forgive me for doubting You because of my weakness.

Thanksgiving: Thank you for using Moses and for working through us too.

Supplication: Help me trust You and step forward when You call.

In Jesus name, Amen

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