I - God Called Moses When His Schedule Was Busy - Moses was tending a great flock when He heard God's call. Does your schedule seem too full? God calls us when we are busy. Peter was also called while fishing. The lesson here is no appointment, no 
business activity, no program, no dignitary or emissary is more important than the time spent in the presence of the creator of the universe. How we spend our time is a reflection of what is important to us. If Jesus is our all-consuming passion, job security and achievement will come second. We are pulled away from devotion to Jesus by many pressures in our performance-oriented, action-packed world. Life is filled with pressures: work, school, kids, shopping, clubs, outings - when the day comes to an end and we feel spiritually empty, we know that our priorities are out of alignment.
Who rules your life? Putting God first is not a one time event but a way of life. We must walk in the fear of the Lord. This means that we must hate, what God hates. Satan calls when we are idle. But God is calling us from wasted years. God is calling you.
II - God Calls Moses When The Situation Was Bleak - "I have seen the affliction of my people" (Exodus 3:7). The lesson here is on the darkest days, God makes a way. Dark days in our home, marriage, children, business, job, no peace, tears are our affliction...but God knows all of these! God said "come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus understands and cares. He offers strength! "They should run and not be weary like an eagle" (Isaiah 40:31). This is an invitation to emotional rest. Emotion drains our strength. Worry makes us tired. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7). "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). Our souls never rest until we find rest with Jesus.
III - God Called Moses When His Previous Efforts Had Been Barren - Moses previously tried but he failed. The lesson here is, it is easy to dwell on yesterday's failures. The lessons we learned from failures should make us better able to handle the same situation the second time around. Our lessons from failures are: confess our sins, refocus on God, deal with the problem and move on!
(From Rev. Pastor Teofilito A. Rufon's Sunday Worship Messages at Odiongan Baptist Church)
business activity, no program, no dignitary or emissary is more important than the time spent in the presence of the creator of the universe. How we spend our time is a reflection of what is important to us. If Jesus is our all-consuming passion, job security and achievement will come second. We are pulled away from devotion to Jesus by many pressures in our performance-oriented, action-packed world. Life is filled with pressures: work, school, kids, shopping, clubs, outings - when the day comes to an end and we feel spiritually empty, we know that our priorities are out of alignment.Who rules your life? Putting God first is not a one time event but a way of life. We must walk in the fear of the Lord. This means that we must hate, what God hates. Satan calls when we are idle. But God is calling us from wasted years. God is calling you.
II - God Calls Moses When The Situation Was Bleak - "I have seen the affliction of my people" (Exodus 3:7). The lesson here is on the darkest days, God makes a way. Dark days in our home, marriage, children, business, job, no peace, tears are our affliction...but God knows all of these! God said "come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus understands and cares. He offers strength! "They should run and not be weary like an eagle" (Isaiah 40:31). This is an invitation to emotional rest. Emotion drains our strength. Worry makes us tired. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7). "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27). Our souls never rest until we find rest with Jesus.
III - God Called Moses When His Previous Efforts Had Been Barren - Moses previously tried but he failed. The lesson here is, it is easy to dwell on yesterday's failures. The lessons we learned from failures should make us better able to handle the same situation the second time around. Our lessons from failures are: confess our sins, refocus on God, deal with the problem and move on!
(From Rev. Pastor Teofilito A. Rufon's Sunday Worship Messages at Odiongan Baptist Church)
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