I
define the term “God moment” as an
opportunity provided to humans to participate in an event that is truly divine.
My God moments have involved a pastor, a receptionist, and a store customer. Someone even gave me a God moment (see Totally Surprised). I would like to
provide you with two imperfect biblical individuals who had God moments. What
did they do with these heavenly opportunities? Can you find more of these in
the scripture?
In
Exodus 6:28-7:7, a senior citizen Moses (eighty years old) had a God moment. He
was being asked by the Almighty to speak with Pharaoh (the most powerful ruler
of that day to allow his slave labor (the Israelites) free. Moses objected to
God’s plans due to his stuttering. You’ve seen the multitude of movies on the
life of this imperfect saint. Read his complete story in the book of Exodus.
In
Luke 1:26-38, a teenager (best scholarly estimate) named Mary was visited by
angel named Gabriel with a message from the Almighty. Her God moment included
becoming mother to the Messiah (Jesus).
Her
question included how could a virgin become pregnant. Like Moses, there was
probably fear to her heavenly communication. In Mary’s case, I assume the angel
Gabriel may have been a scary sight. Every Christmas you find out the
conclusion to this story found in the pages of the Gospel.
God
moments will most assuredly take you out of your comfort zone. You may not feel
wonderful after they are over either. If God wants you to carry out a mission
for him all you can do is submit like Mary did in Luke 1:38. Who wants to fight
against God when you can love Him instead? It is a foolish thing for a wise person
to try to resist the will of the Heavenly Father. Eventually, the Almighty will have His way.
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