"So Moses thought, 'I will go over and see this strange sight--why the bush does not burn up.'" (Ex. 3).
Moses. Yep, we all know who he is. The man God rescued as a baby, had brought up in Pharoah's house, and who he used to lead his people across the wilderness in a mighty way.
We're pretty familiar with the story. I thought I was too, but as I was reading Sproul, a new angle came to mind. Remember the burning bush?
He used the passage from Exodus 3:2-5 of the scene where Moses is spoken to by God through the venue of the burning such. I started thinking, "Isn't that intriguing what Moses' response was to the burning bush: he went over to investigate." Now, this isn't a very deep thought, but God used something that would catch Moses' attention and that He knew Moses would go and look at.
This angle leads to some conclusions:
- God is an omniscient God. He knows our thoughts, feelings, actions(before they even happen), our daily routine;He knew which path Moses would take and where he would be at what time--it wasn't an accident.
- God is a personal God. He knew what would get Moses' attention, what would stir him to "go over and see."
- God doesn't make mistakes. His timing is impeccable. He knew all along what day he would appear to Moses. Unlike us, He can foresee the future and He always does what's best: our best and for his glory.
God is incredible and I'm so glad his word is alive and he teaches us.
