In Genesis 3 God tells Moses that he is to be the one by whose hand God will deliver the Israelites. Moses then reacts with what could be mistaken for humility. “Who am I,” he says, “that I should go…?” Often we act like this thinking it is humility when actually it is disobedience. We hold back from taking ministry opportunities and even leadership opportunities because we think we aren’t worthy. If you have responded to a ministry opportunity like this then you may have made the same mistake as Moses makes here in Genesis 3. You might be under the mistaken assumption that ministry and leadership is about you and your qualifications. In reality, all that matters, at least initially, is a willingness to serve God. God loves to use those who are willing, in order that he might glorify himself through weakness. You are not qualified for ministry, and neither are you disqualified. But, if you are willing, God will use what abilities you have. God wants to work through you. I have seen many seemingly unremarkable people do remarkable things for God. There have also been many seemingly remarkable people whose lives nevertheless bore little fruit for God. God loves a willing servant. Step forward for responsibility. Don’t disguise humility as an unwillingness to carry responsibility. Step forward for God and you will see what he will do through you.
Think about how you can step forward to serve God.
Read Exodus 3:11-12 along with 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
