Relucant Leaders

Corey said of Moses, "[Phillip Yancey] compares Moses to people who took over when communism fell in some places in asia and Europe, and when Czechoslovakia split. Explaining how Moses was a reluctant leader."

Sean also spoke of Moses and compared him to Joshua, saying, "[The chapter he read] spoke of how God had to somewhat encourage Moses to lead at first, he hesitated. But Joshua immediately answered and took action. Maybe he learned it from Moses that its best to act quickly when the Lord asks."

When God gives us opportunities, are we quick to make excuses, or are we more like Joshua. Which is better--to make a mistake by jumping and trying to serve the Lord when the opportunity presents itself, or to hold off saying we are not sure we should do what the opportunity presents?

If you are honestly trying to serve the Lord, don't you think that he can make His direction clear while you are trying to do something for Him? If you are supposed to do something and are not doing it, is it possible that the opportunities presented to you will become less. To him who knows to do good, and does not do it, it is sin. Which is better to jump in with the slightest inkling of light or direction you have, or to to keep not responding using your unsureness as an excuse?

Hopefully you don't have to make that choice, but I think we should try to respond with a willing heart when God presents us with opportunitiess--all the while asking Him to confirm His will. Sometimes it may take months for God's confirmation to fully come through. How much lost ministry would happen during that time--if you had failed to serve when an opportunity was given you?

On the other hand, when you are serving with a willing heart, the confirmation comes little by little, or God will give you a new direction just as you need it. In that case, ministry has taken place. Which is better--to serve while trying to get clear confirmation--or to avoid serving while trying to get confirmation?

We do want to be perfectly within God's will in any case, but I caution us to not use the excuse of "unsureness" to avoid the next step God would have us to take within our lives.