What's That in Your Hand? by Theresa Zuber

After seeing the burning bush that was not consumed by the flame and hearing the voice of the Almighty God speak to him – Moses still was not convinced that HE could be a part of God’s plan. (Exodus 3 & 4) “What if they don’t believe me? What if they don’t listen?” Moses asked God. Seems like a valid question. “Okay God – I hear your plan – but what if it doesn’t work – then what?” You see, Moses realized that he was not a public speaker. He had not been leading his tribe around and making big decisions. He had left Egypt because of conflict – so what made God think that he, Moses, was the man for the job? Confronting Pharaoh with this request to free the Israelite people seemed like an ill-fated plan. So, when Moses questioned God, God simply asked him a question – “what is that in your hand?”

Then God proceeded to show Moses that He can use whatever it is we have for His greater purposes. Whether it is a staff that he turns into a snake (Ex 4), or a slingshot he uses to slay a giant (1 Samuel 17), or the jawbone of a donkey (Judges 15), some bread and fish (Matt 14), a fishing net (Luke 5) and the list goes on and on.

So my question to you is – what do you have in your hand? A hammer? A musical instrument? A Bible? A plate of cookies? A telephone? Don’t assume that you haven’t got the words or the wisdom or the talent to do great things. All it takes is a willing heart and some faith! God is able.

Eph 3: ²⁰ Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.