Reverence for God = Courage

Marketing experts know that most people long for a new look as well as a new beginning. This may happen after a divorce or death in the family. It can take place following the loss of a career. Health issues force changes that were considered impossible. Modifying how we think and feel can be difficult to accomplish.

While Moses was looking after his sheep on the backside of the Sinai desert, he observed a burning bush that was not consumed by the fire. When he stopped to explore, God then called out to Moses from the bush. Rather bewildered, Moses responded to God by saying: "Here I am." In reverence for God, Moses then removed his sandals.

By this act of reverence, God knew Moses would be receptive to further communication and would follow through with fulfilling his purpose. As we display reverence to God, it indicates a receptive heart for change and a new beginning. Reverence for God instills courage to tackle what seems like a daunting, impossible task. 

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After this, I heard the Lord ask, “Is there anyone I can send? Will someone go for us?”

“I’ll go,” I answered. “Send me!”

~Isaiah 6:8 Contemporary English Version

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Our nation was built on the promise of a new beginning spiritually and economically for all who claimed the promise. When God spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai, he offered him a new beginning. After years of living safe and secure as a shepherd, God intervened in a lifestyle Moses believed would never change.

One day as he was caring for his sheep, something very unusual caught his attention. He observed a burning bush that didn't disintegrate in the fire, so he decided to check it out. This simple act would be the first step that marked the beginning of a change in his life that would identify him as a great figure in world history.

New beginnings often come about after a moment of inspiration that builds a bridge to a future only God could plan. When Moses went to look at the burning bush, God spoke to him. As we give God our full attention, he may reveal his purpose to us, and there is no greater motivation than this for a new beginning. So trust in the Lord as he guides you forward.  

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“This is strange,” Moses thought. “Why isn’t the bush burning up? I will go closer and see.” When the Lord saw that Moses was coming closer, he called to hm from the middle of the bush and said, “Moses! Moses!” He answered, “Yes, here I am.”

~Exodus 3:3-4 Good News Bible

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