The Bush Is Still Burning… It’s Not About You Anyway

The Bush Is Still Burning… It’s Not About You Anyway

Exodus 3:11-12 New Living Translation… But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” 12 God answered, “I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”

Introduction: Moses spent forty years caught in the chaos of being too Hebrew to be Egyptian, and too Egyptian to be Hebrew. He was stuck between his princely privilege and his biological bondage. Moses spent forty years wondering if he’ll ever truly fit in anywhere, and wandering through daily life hoping to discover his purpose. 

Transition: Moses experiences an identity crisis at eighty years old…

-Who am I? I’m favored and not forgotten!

-Who am I? I’m graced and groomed for this!

-Who am I? I’m a transformer ready for my next change!

Exposition: God does not reply in affirmation but in two-fold revelation…

–Presence (he’s here)

–Promise (there’s hope)

Conclusion: When we get over ourselves, and learn that God pays the bill for whatever God orders, that’s when God is able to use us for God’s glory!