During Times Of Weakness

One of my favorite stories in the bible is how Aaron came to help Moses during Moses’ time of insecurity and doubt. The Lord was sending Moses to rescue the Israelites, but Moses did not feel up to the task. Instead of allowing Aaron to complete the task by himself, God allowed Aaron to help Moses for a season.

Exodus 4:10-14

10 But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.” 11 Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” 13 But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.” 14 Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses and he said, “Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Behold, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Four Things I see In This Story:

1. The Lord was not pleased with Moses but did not give up on him.
2. Aaron was willing to step in and help Moses.
3. Aaron began leading, but as Moses gained more courage he knew when to step aside also.
4. God still was able to work through Moses to accomplish His plan.

Christian friendships bring us strength when we are weak. Sometimes one who is stronger in one area will step in and help you lead a group or teach you how to teach, until you are strong enough to accomplish the task yourself. Often times we—especially women—need Christian friendships to help us see things clearly. We can become blinded by our own insecurities.

The key is to keep growing. Allow others to support you in your time of need, but continue to grow in your own relationship also. Lean on God for direction not the one who is helping.  The good news is God’s plans with not be thwarted by our own insecurities and He is there to walk every step of the way with us.

Is there someone today you can reach out to support? Or maybe you are beginning a new task and you would love someone to help you?

What I have found in my own life is that it is often a different Christian friend who helps me during different seasons.  God sends the right person to help during the right situation.

Join me in our Laced With Grace Community Forum to discuss more.

Heavenly Father, thank you for allowing us to see the relationship between Aaron and Moses.  Thank you showing us that even though Moses struggled with insecurity and weakness you were still able to use him in a might way.  May it be so in my own life.  Amen.

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