Off the Chain, Exodus 3-4

Have you ever been bugged by God? You know that nudge that tells you God wants you to do something? It may have been as simple as apologize to your spouse or go to church; or as big as share your faith with you neighbor, serve God in ministry, or forgive your abusive father. It is uncomfortable when God nudges us, calls us, pushes us to do something we may not want to do. That is where Moses was when he saw the burning bush...it was one big flaming nudge.

Moses was comfortable in Midian. His needs were met, he had a family, and though he wasn’t exactly changing the world as a shepherd, he had something to do. But God’s call of Moses was not only about freeing others, but also about freeing himself from slavery. God calls us to follow him, to live a life off the chain--free from anything that holds us back.

Where does God want to lead us?
1. Off the chain of the past to the freedom of the future. (Exo. 3:11) Moses has a regrettable past in Egypt but God made him face it.
2. Off the chain of distance from God to the freedom of partnership with Him. (Exo. 3:13) Moses didn't know God but serving him would be a powerful tutor.3. Off the chain of fear to the freedom of trusting Him. (Exo. 4:1) Moses was afraid of Pharaoh but facing him would force Moses to trust God.4. Off the chain of weakness to the freedom of strength in God. (Exo. 4:10) Moses had a glaring weakness but God would show him that through his weakness God can really shine.
5. Off the chain of a meaningless life to the freedom of changing lives. (Exo. 3, 4) Following God is never as easy as staying where you are but it is a lot easier than the stain of a meaningless life.

Don't say no to the nudge. And don't assume it is only about others. The key God is handing you unlocks your chains too.