QT 2/9/2026 Exo 4:1-17, We need to stop trying to fix God's word to make it more "palatable"

Exodus 4:10–17 (ESV) —

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. 15 You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth, and I will be with your mouth and with his mouth and will teach you both what to do. 16 He shall speak for you to the people, and he shall be your mouth, and you shall be as God to him. 17 And take in your hand this staff, with which you shall do the signs.”

 

NOTE: I don't know, but these last two objections are answered by God as the same subject. Moses continues to share his fears and objections, and God was patient with him, until he says, "send someone else." Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses. God can takes our fears, our questions, our worries, and even our anger. But refusal to obey is where the line is drawn. God gives him Aaron to speak and to go with him (support). As the events progress, Moses ends up doing most of the talking anyway, so in reality, he did not need Aaron. I'm sure it helped his courage. Later on, Aaron would mistakenly lead the people into a grave sin. In some way, Moses' fears led to the exultation of Aaron, and potentially led to the golden calf.

 

We are always trying to improve upon God's word and God's plan. I wonder what would happen if we just take God at his word and ignore the outside voices that try to tell us to compromise just a little. I think it is true in sex, sexual relationships, sexual roles, leadership, and a whole host of other commands that the world does not accept.

 

PONDER:

1. Have I twisted God's word in a way to make myself comfortable?
2. Do I believe God's way is really the best way?

 

PRAYER: Father, forgive me for trying to make your world palatable in a culture that does not accept it. Your word is truth and your word brings life. When I "adjust" it, I take away what makes is special, it is TRUTH that brings healing to our souls.