Just One Small Move

Tuesday, May 12

Exodus 3:2-3 (NKJV)

“And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.”

Devotion

It was one response. Just one small, seemingly insignificant move that changed the trajectory of a million people and the life of a man God selected to lead them to freedom.

God set the stage with a bush He set on fire, yet was not being consumed. Would Moses go for it or just glance and walk away? Would he stop to aknowledge this supernatural event and further investigate? As we see, Moses was intent about his actions, for he spoke it aloud before he did it. He said, “I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.”

That was God’s cue. He did not hesitate as Moses pondered and became intentional about going out of his way to seek Him out. God’s presence was all over that bush, and He called out to him, “Moses, Moses.” Moses knew this was a divine encounter with God, for he clearly responded, “Here I am.” This was not only a reverential acknowledgment that it was God he was speaking to, but it was his response that he would listen and do as He instructed.

There are moments in life, sometimes subtle ones, that God uses to get our attention. Our own hearts will know, for “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God ...” (Romans 8:16). It may be a nudge in the middle of the night to go and pray, or a small prompting to pick up the phone and call someone, or send a message to share a word of encouragement. Divine appointments and opportunities are arranged by our Heavenly Father, so we don’t want to ignore these nudges, but follow through with them. When we do, we’ll see His mighty hand at work in our lives. The God who made this complex universe and designed our intricate beings, is no less detailed in how He planned our lives, even before we were born.

“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13)

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your meticulous care over me. I ask that my eyes be opened so I may see Your divine hand moving in my life. Help me remove every distraction that prevents me from experiencing Your presence, and cause me to see the subtle nuances You leave for me. I surrender to Your will and to Your way. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Sometimes it’s the small subtleties in life that God uses to speak to us. If we’re not paying attention, we may miss them. So, in awe and the fear of the Lord (reverence), commit each day fully into His hands. Lean in with your ear and your heart, and understand what the Lord wants to tell you. Let John 10:27 come alive for you, as Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

Resources

• Sometimes God speaks through the smallest details. Tune in to “God’s Tiny Details” and be encouraged by His intentional care.

• Read Jeremiah 1:5, and let it encourage you in knowing that God not only knows you, but He also calls you and has a purpose for your life.