Moses, the Hero Whose Heart Was Afraid

Moses: The Hero Whose Heart Was Afraid (But God Was With Him)

Hi, hero at heart! Today we are heading out together into the desert. There, we are going to meet a man who did not talk much, but who led an entire people. His name is Moses.

1. Who was Moses?

Moses had fled Egypt after a bad experience. He went to live far away and became a shepherd, someone who takes care of sheep. It seemed like a quiet life, but God had a big plan for him.

2. The bush that was burning

One day, Moses saw something very strange: a bush (a small shrub) that was burning without being burned up. The flames were really there, but the bush stayed whole! It was God calling him, and he said to him, "Go to Pharaoh and set my people free."

3. Moses' fear

Do you know what Moses answered? He was afraid. He said, "I don't speak very well, who am I to do something this big?" You too, maybe, sometimes think that way: "I can't do it, I'm afraid." But listen closely to God's answer.

4. "I will be with you"

God answered Moses: "I will be with you." So Moses obeyed, even though he was trembling. Then God told him, "Throw down your staff." The staff turned into a snake! When Moses picked it back up, it turned into a staff again. God also said these words to him: "Who made man's mouth? Is it not I, the Lord?"

5. When we obey, God does things we did not expect

When we obey God, even with fear, he does things we did not expect. Moses was afraid, but he said yes to God, and he led an entire people out of Egypt.

Key takeaways

• Moses was afraid, but God was with him.
• God also calls those who feel small or not up to the task.
• "I will be with you": this promise is for you too.
• When we obey, God does surprising things.

Your challenge for today

Today, I have a challenge for you! Take a piece of paper and write down one thing that scares you, for example speaking in class in front of your classmates. Then, underneath, write these words: "God will be with me."

Do you know what to do next? Go to your room and hang the paper somewhere you will see it every day. Keep repeating these words: "God will be with me." If you do this every day, it will really help you a lot with every challenge you have to face.

Questions for you

• What is the thing that scares you the most today?
• Do you remember that God also said to you, "I will be with you"?
• Is there a friend who needs some courage? You can tell them the story of Moses.

Verses cited

• Exodus 3:1-12: the burning bush and the calling of Moses.
• Exodus 4:1-12: the staff that becomes a snake and the promise "I will be with your mouth."

FAQ

Why was Moses afraid?
Because he thought he could not do it and did not speak well. But God told him, "I will be with you."

What was the burning bush?
It was a shrub that burned without being burned up. It was the way God spoke to Moses in the desert.

What can I do today like Moses?
You can write on a piece of paper one thing that scares you and write underneath it, "God will be with me." Repeat these words every day and ask God to help you.

If this episode encouraged you, obey: go share it with someone who needs courage.