Don’t Let Your Reluctance Become Your Refusal.
Notes de l’épisode
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In today’s message, Will Jenkins speaks on “Don’t Let Your Reluctance Become Your Refusal,” taking us into the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3–4.
Moses questioned his identity — “Who am I?” (Exodus 3:11). He feared how others would respond — “What if they do not believe me?” (Exodus 4:1). He focused on his limitations — “I am slow of speech and tongue” (Exodus 4:10). And eventually his reluctance became refusal: “Please send someone else” (Exodus 4:13).
Yet throughout it all, God continued to remind Moses of who He was, promising, “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12) and declaring, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14).
Drawing also on John 1:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20, 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 and Acts 7:22, Will encourages us to consider the fears, doubts and perceived limitations that can hold us back from what God is asking us to do.
Sometimes reluctance is understandable — but what happens when our reluctance becomes refusal?
God is speaking. Are we listening? And are we willing to take the next step of obedience?
We pray you’re encouraged as you listen to today’s message.