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When I Was Worried, He Provided Power

September 13, 2026 · Pastor Jerry A. Burns

“And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.” Exodus 3:12

Have you ever faced something so uncertain that you wondered, “How am I going to get through this?” Moses understood that feeling. When God called him to return to Egypt and lead the children of Israel out of bondage, Moses responded, “Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh?” (Exodus 3:11).

Moses was looking at his own weakness, but God wanted him to look at His strength. The question was not, “Who am I?” but, “Who is God?” The Lord assured Moses, “Certainly I will be with thee.” God did not promise that the journey would be easy, but He promised that His presence would go with him.

Moses was a humble and meek man, but his ability to overcome the unknown did not come merely from his humility. His strength came from his faith in God. Hebrews 11:24–26 reminds us that Moses chose to follow God rather than enjoy the temporary pleasures of Egypt. He trusted that God’s reward was greater than anything the world could offer.

As Moses stepped forward, God provided power, proof, and a path. When Moses wondered what he could possibly offer, God asked, “What is that in thine hand?” (Exodus 4:2). The rod Moses surrendered to God became a tool through which the Lord displayed His mighty power.

When Israel stood trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, Moses declared, “The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace” (Exodus 14:14). God provided a way forward when there appeared to be no way.