The Promise of God’s Presence
At times God gives us seemingly impossible tasks. On receiving his call to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel out of Egypt, Moses’ immediate response was, “Who am I?” (Exodus 3:11) He saw his inadequacies clearly — he was a fugitive with a shepherd’s staff, tasked with challenging the most powerful ruler in the world. God’s response was clear: “Certainly I will be with you.” (Exodus 3:12) This wasn’t a strategy for success or a promise to make the task easier. It was God saying that His presence would be enough. We often look for God to remove obstacles, increase our abilities, or provide a clear path forward when He calls us to difficult things, but sometimes His answer is simply, “I will be with you.”
