
Our theme for Lent this year is, ‘we are all unique and God loves us as we are’.
Sometimes what makes us unique can make us feel weak. Moses was a man in the bible that God wanted to use to speak to powerful people, but Moses refused for multiple reasons. He didn’t feel worthy, he wasn’t a confident public speaker, he stuttered, he was afraid people wouldn’t listen to him, and he felt like somebody else would do a better job than him.
How many of you have felt the way Moses did? Maybe you were asked to read something in class, or in an assembly, and had the same thoughts. The truth is, we all have times where we lack confidence.
However, God made no mistake in choosing Moses. And he makes no mistake in choosing us. God promised to be with Moses and to help him speak, and he offers us the same promises.
In times where you’ve felt like you weren’t up to the task, who helped you?
Is there someone you can think of that needs a confidence boost right now?
The story goes that Moses’ brother Aaron was assigned to help Moses speak, but eventually Moses did all the talking as his confidence grew. How can you be an Aaron to someone during this season of lent?
Dear Lord,
Thank you that although we lack confidence sometimes, you always see the best in us. Thank you for the times you’ve put people around us to encourage and support us to do things that we felt were impossible. Help us to do the same for those who need it. Amen