Shalom and welcome<\/strong> as we reflect together on God\u2019s Word. Today, we ask a very important question:<\/p>\n Why did God choose to use Moses for such great and mighty miracles why Moses and not someone else?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Although it was part of God\u2019s divine plan to deliver the Israelites from Egypt with a mighty hand (Exodus 6:1), there is a deeper lesson we can learn from Moses\u2019 life. If we grasp this, we too can become vessels God uses at higher and more powerful levels of service.<\/p>\n At the beginning of Moses\u2019 calling, God did not reveal Himself with a booming voice or through a prophet or an angel announcing, “Moses, I want to send you!” Instead, what Moses encountered was a sign <\/em>a miracle in the form of a burning bush that was not consumed.<\/p>\n This wasn\u2019t as grand as many think. In fact, some of us today have seen miracles that are even more dramatic people being raised from the dead, instant healings, deliverance from demonic oppression, and more.<\/p>\n Exodus 3:2-3 (NIV)<\/strong> Moses could have easily ignored what he saw, thinking it was a natural phenomenon or choosing to mind his own business. But he didn\u2019t. Instead, he was deeply moved and curious<\/strong>, saying in his heart: \u201cI must understand what this means. Who could perform such a wonder? Surely, this is someone great and if only I could know Him, I would never let Him go.\u201d<\/p>\n Exodus 3:4-5 (NIV)<\/strong> Did you catch that? God only spoke after Moses turned aside<\/strong>. It wasn’t the miracle itself that brought the voice of God it was Moses\u2019 response to the miracle.<\/p>\n This is powerful.<\/p>\n It shows us that God was testing Moses’ attentiveness<\/strong>, his sensitivity to the spiritual, his hunger for divine understanding. If Moses had ignored the burning bush, he would have missed the divine calling on his life. History would have continued, but without the name of Moses in it.<\/p>\n God was, in effect, saying:<\/p>\n \u201cIf Moses cannot appreciate a small miracle like this, how will he value greater revelations? How will he respond when I appear as a pillar of fire? Or when I rain down manna from heaven? Or bring water from a rock?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This principle is confirmed throughout Scripture:<\/p>\n Luke 16:10 (ESV)<\/strong> Moses valued the “small” miracle. That\u2019s why God entrusted him with great signs, wonders, and leadership responsibilities beyond imagination.<\/p>\n Many of us ask, “Why doesn\u2019t God use me the way He used Moses?” The answer might be simple: We often despise or ignore the small miracles God is already doing around us.<\/strong><\/p>\n We see someone healed and say, “That\u2019s good,” and move on.<\/p>\n We hear that someone was saved or delivered and treat it as ordinary news.<\/p>\n We experience divine provision or protection and think, \u201cIt just happened.\u201d<\/p>\n But Moses wasn\u2019t like that.<\/p>\n He was moved deeply<\/em> by the supernatural even when it appeared small. If Moses saw some of the things we see today like the dead being raised he would likely fall on his face in awe and praise.<\/p>\n When we begin to treasure the “little” miracles:<\/p>\n Then God can trust us with greater<\/strong> manifestations of His power.<\/p>\n If we take time to truly reflect on the miracles God does in our lives whether in us or in others and respond with gratitude, wonder, and worship, God will see our hearts and open greater doors for us.<\/p>\n Psalm 107:8 (NIV)<\/strong> Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV)<\/strong> God is looking for hearts that are responsive, sensitive, and grateful. He is still calling people today not just through grand visions, but sometimes through the quiet burning bushes of everyday life. The question is: Are you paying attention?<\/strong><\/p>\n Let us not wait for thunder and fire from heaven before we turn aside to hear God. Let\u2019s start valuing the small signs, the everyday graces, and the miracles happening around us.<\/p>\n If we do, then like Moses, God will use us mightily for His glory to do signs, wonders, and carry His presence in ways that transform families, cities, and even nations.<\/p>\n Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)<\/strong> Be blessed.<\/strong>
\n1. The Call of Moses Was Not Initially Spectacular<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n“There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, \u2018I will go over and see this strange sight why the bush does not burn up.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n2. God Responded to Moses’ Interest in the Small Sign<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n“When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, \u2018Moses! Moses!\u2019 And Moses said, \u2018Here I am.\u2019 \u2018Do not come any closer,\u2019 God said. \u2018Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n3. God Is Looking for Those Who Value the Small Things<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n\u201cOne who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n4. Why Don\u2019t We See God Move in Mighty Ways Today?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n5. You Can Be Used Like Moses If You Learn This One Thing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nLet Us Learn From Moses<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nMay you develop the heart of Moses humble, responsive, and hungry to know God more deeply.<\/p>\n