God takes the reluctant hero and commands HIM to do the impossible! This experience Moses had with God was so powerful, he could not refuse to obey! If only our encounters with God were as powerful and life-changing as this man’s was! BUT after God commanded Moses, He warned him that Pharaoh would NOT listen to him and would NOT release Israel! What a shock! The only preparation for Moses was that he had met with God in the fire. Now he has a job he doesn’t want – and God says, Pharaoh will NOT do what you ask! God actually says, I will MAKE him refuse you! This is an amazing story – it changed my life! And it can change YOUR life!
The only qualifications Moses had were the fire and the command of God! And with those two things the whole life of Moses – and the nation – were transformed!
The Call of Moses: Divine Command and the Hardened Heart
The story of Moses at the burning bush is a foundational narrative in the Book of Exodus. It illustrates the paradox of divine commission: being called to a task that is predestined for initial failure to demonstrate a higher power.
The story of Moses teaches that divine empowerment often comes with the "shock" of hardship. By understanding that God may allow obstacles (like Pharaoh’s refusal) to manifest His power, believers can find strength in their own "impossible" assignments.