When I decided to do the study based on Exodus 3, I had in mind four little posts...perfect for Advent. But, as I was actually writing it, I realized there is a fifth post that I couldn't ignore.
God told Moses...I have seen, I have heard, I am concerned, I have come. Those were the phrases that echoed in my spirit as I considered what I would post this year. Then a couple of weeks ago, another phrase crept in that was just as insistent.
See, He also told him something else...
"So now, go. I am sending you...." ...And God said, "I will be with you...I will help you." Ex. 3:10a, 12a, 4:12a.
That sounds a little bit familiar, too. Kind of like
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." - Matt 28:19 - 20
Here's what struck me...God's presence isn't just to make us feel better or get us out of trouble.
His presence is to empower us to do things beyond our natural abilities, for the purpose of freeing others.
We can't celebrate the coming of the Christ Child without accepting that responsibility.
That's a point that I will probably be pondering well into 2018.
Maybe I should move that bit of artwork to a more prominent place, to remind me that I am not just saved and delivered, I am also sent.
A Merry and Blessed Christmas to my fellow Sent Ones!
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