Evangelist Richard Harper
The call of Moses is a defining moment in the Old Testament, recorded in Exodus 3-4. While Moses was tending his father-in-law’s sheep near Mount Horeb, he encountered the burning bush—a bush ablaze with fire but not consumed. God spoke to him from the bush, revealing Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage.
God instructed Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand the release of His people. Moses, feeling unqualified and fearful, offered several objections, expressing doubts about his own abilities and about whether the Israelites would believe him. In response, God reassured Moses, revealing His name, “I AM THAT I AM” (Exodus 3:14, KJV), and equipping him with signs, such as turning his staff into a serpent and his hand leprous, to prove God’s power.
Even with these assurances, Moses hesitated, claiming he was “slow of speech.” God then appointed Aaron, Moses’ brother, as his spokesperson. Finally, Moses accepted the call, setting into motion a series of events that would lead to the Israelites’ deliverance and God’s revelation of His power over Egypt.
The call of Moses highlights God’s ability to empower even the reluctant and unqualified, demonstrating that His purposes prevail through His presence and strength, not human capability.
