Even Great Leaders Have Fear

Sure we can say it but I don't think we let it sink in.

Since I'm working through reading the Bible in a year, I got the chance to spend some time reading about Moses. Moses the one we usually picture with his white beard either holding the Ten Commandments entrusted to him by God or with staff in hand arms raised parting the Red Sea. The man who lead the slaves out of Egypt.

This is a man to whom God talked directly, sure through a burning bush, but Moses heard God's voice TALK TO HIM. How many times have I thought, "If God just had my email and told me 'this is what I want you to do' I'd know for sure and I'd do it." Moses had that.  God was very specific in what Moses was to do and even what he was to say.

You know how Moses responded?

God: I'm sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.
Moses: But, but, but.... Who am I?

God: I will be with you.
Moses: But, but, but..... what shall I tell them?

God: Tell the Israelites this.....
Moses: But, but, but..... what if they don't believe me?

God then shares the miracles that will take place to prove that Moses is speaking for God.
Not one, not two, but three miracles! So, Moses changes the subject.
Moses: But I'm not good at public speaking!

God: I'm God! I'm the one who gave you the ability to talk!
Moses: O Lord, please send someone else to do it.

Wow! Even God who is slow to anger, had enough.
"Then the Lord's anger burned against Moses...." Exodus 4:14

It makes me feel better to read this. Even great leaders that God speaks to directly have self-doubt.

What doubt is keeping you from doing great things? What will you do today to face your fear?

I am off to register for that conference I've been putting off!