Exodus 3:7-10
There have been reports of young people showing a keen interest in the church and its commitment to
the truth. They expressed confusion over how society frequently changes its explanations, almost yearly.
They believe that since the church declares that God does not change, His Word also remains
unchanging. With this conviction, these young people are eager to hear the truth.
The unchanging Word and nature of God are indeed the hope we cling to in this confusing, corrupt, and
sinful world. We need redemption from it, and only the Word of God shows us how.
When God wanted to rescue His people in Egypt, He personally engages His redemptive plan.
When God sought to rescue His people from Egypt, He personally enacted His redemptive plan. In
Exodus 3:7-9, we see God’s deep concern. First, He is aware of “the cry” of the Israelites. Second, He
Himself has “seen” the oppression of the Egyptians. This shows that God is not distant from His people.
While He is holy and set apart, He intimately understands their suffering.
God said to Moses, “So now, come and I will send you to Pharaoh, and so you shall bring My people, the
sons of Israel, out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:10)
God shifts from explaining, to giving a command. He tells Moses to leave Midian, return to Egypt, and
lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses is clearly shocked by this sudden change of life. The succeeding
verses show Moses making excuses to avoid this task, however, as creative he may be, God’s call is not
optional. God is commanding Moses to leave everything behind to follow Him and complete this
mission. For Moses was saved and prepared for this very purpose.
God’s desire for His holiness is actually the hope of His people. Why? Because His holiness demands
justice for His people. He will never allow sin to rule. It needs to be punished. He promised to deliver
Israel and He will surely do it.
The trials we face today can feel overwhelming. We may believe there is no end to our suffering, and
our faith may weaken in the face of adversity. Yet in these moments of confusion and loneliness, we
must remember the holiness of God. If you are His child, His holiness demands justice for you, and He
will accomplish it.
What should our response be? We respond with patience, trusting that God will never abandon His own
character. We respond as children of God, relying on Christ for His righteousness.
Let God’s holiness and His grace impact our call for deeper obedience and purpose. May we reflect on
the changes God is calling us to make in response to His holiness.
