A Daily Devotion for Weds. Nov 5
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Exodus 4:10-16
Moses said to the LORD, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”
The LORD said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.”
Then the LORD’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
This passage today made me think of my music ministry. Recently I was invited to play at a new nursing home. The only date they could give me is off my usual schedule and would require a different sort of preparation. To top it off, I am experiencing the busiest time of my career in the office. Little time to practice, a different playlist, different place, new piano, people I do not know- the list of reasons to feel anxious and inadequate could go on and on. But strangely, I am not anxious. I know without a doubt that God wants me to do this. Do I wish I were a more accomplished pianist? Of course I do! But I also know I am good enough. God has made me good enough, and has given me this opportunity.
Holy Lord, I am so thankful for the opportunities you are putting before me. This is a way for me to shine your light. Help me to do my best and to stay calm, even when I make mistakes. Help me to remember that no one cares if I hit wrong notes! Spread your joy and peace over those I meet this Friday. I ask humbly for this. I can do nothing on my own. Amen
Becky, transforming
Daily devotions
Wednesday, November 5th,2025
BE CONFIDENT
(Focus: for confidence to share about Jesus.,
Exodus 4:12
Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”
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TOM, Thinking about our discussion last night--this was on my tea bag tag this morning.
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