Waiting and stepping forward can both produce anxiety—but what if neither had to control us? In this message from Exodus 3, we explore the life of Moses and discover how God’s calling brings clarity, courage, and confidence in every season.
Moses spent 40 years in Egypt and 40 years in the wilderness before God called him through a burning bush. What felt like delay was actually preparation. God was shaping Moses, preparing others, and aligning the timing perfectly. The message reminds us that doing the “right thing” at the wrong time—or without God’s call—can still lead to failure.
When God finally calls Moses, He doesn’t answer Moses’ insecurity with compliments or credentials. Instead, God says, “I will be with you.” The call isn’t about who we are—it’s about who walks with us. God’s call brings His timing, His provision, His guidance, and His power.
This sermon challenges us to wait patiently when God says wait—and to move courageously when God says go. A true calling from God will light a fire in us, but it will not burn us out.
Whether you’re discerning God’s will personally or as a church, this message encourages trust in God’s timing, readiness to move when He calls, and confidence that His plans are always better than our own.
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