“So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, “Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.” And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.” 19 Now the Lord said to Moses in Midian, “Go, return to Egypt; for all the men who sought your life are dead.” 20 Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the rod of God in his hand. 21 And the Lord said to Moses, “When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go. 22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Israel is My son, My firstborn. 23 So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn.” ’ ” Exodus 4:18-23 NKJV
Holy God,
Moses certainly had a listening lesson at the burning bush. He did speak – but he was very negative! He pleaded he was a nobody. Asked what he should call You when people asked Your name. Said they wouldn’t believe him. Said he was not a good speaker and could he be excused. He begged You to send by another hand! (Exodus:3:11-4:17). Moses knew what he was being asked to do because he had grown up as an Egyptians. Aware of, but apart from, the life of his people.
I love Lord God that You see beyond our lack of confidence, negativity and doubts. You provided Moses with help in Aaron. But we read that Moses stepped up and learned to be the leader You knew he could be. Thank You that You see our potential. You are a comforter and an encourager. You sent Y0ur angel to call Gideon a mighty man of valour, though he was young, nobody special, threshing wheat hiding in a winepress (Judges 6:12).
Help us to see who we are and can be in You by Your Holy Spirit. Help us to encourage each other that we are mighty men and women of God if we choose to hear, follow and obey. There are still people to set free from sin.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 26th January 2026
Dennis writes: While leading the body of Christ in praise, it became apparent to me that part of my job as a worship leaded is to encourage the body of Christ to rise up and assume the identity God has given them. Overcomers. Victors. Mighty Men and Women of Valour. We are triumphant because Christ is triumphant over sin, over death, and over the enemy! . . . And remember this: the loss of one battle does not equal the loss of the war. Just keep getting back up. War is devastating at times, yet necessary in the spiritual realm in which we live our true reality. Don’t be a timid warrior. Be a bold and relentless warrior in the army of God. That’s really who you are.
We wrestle not with flesh and blood
But with the forces of night,
We’ve overcome them by the blood
Of the King Lord Jesus Christ!
Chorus
We are strong in the Lord in the strength of his might!
Strong in the Lord we will stand and fight!
Strong in the Lord as we stand and sing!
Strong in the Lord as we praise the King of kings,
Lord Jesus Christ!
Stand firm in the armor of our God,
And pierce the darkness with light.
All praise to the overcoming God;
Let us lift our sword and fight!
Lyrics: Dennis Jernigan