Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Are You Eloquent?

Then Moses said to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, nor since Thou hast spoken to Thy servant; for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.”
And the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who make him dumb or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to say.” Exodus 4:10-12 NASB

Moses had just been called to go rescue the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt. Moses saw the burning bush and heard the voice of God. Imagine that. Remove your sandals for you are standing on holy ground. Exodus 3:5. Moses actually spoke to the Lord. A conversation with God—but Moses was not confident in himself and had a lot to learn at that point about the power of God. Don’t send me—I’m not much at talking. I’m not eloquent—not much with a quick retort that would be needed when speaking with the Pharaoh. Eloquence is a big word for a man who stuttered and had no confidence in himself—or in Yahweh, the LORD God Almighty.
Do you ever find yourself at loss for words? We must do as God told Moses. Go and trust Him—that He will teach us what we are to say. As Jesus sent His disciples out to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons, He said…But when they deliver you up (to courts and government officials), do not become anxious about how or what you will speak; for it shall be given you in that hour what you are to speak. For it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you. Matthew 10:19-20.
Additionally, in His apocalyptic discourse, Jesus said, “It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony. So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves; for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.” Luke 21:13-15.
Peter taught…
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 1 Peter 3:14-16.
Have Hope. Trust God. Ask Him to give you the words to say…especially when you are speaking to others about Him.
Prayer ~ Lord, give me the words to say…and the opportunity to speak to others about You…and Your love for them.
Daily Bible Reading:  2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22; Psalm 30


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