Exodus 4:10 | Pastor Burns' Study Notes

Despite all that God has shown him, Moses returns again to self-focus. He complains that he is not eloquent and is slow of speech and slow of tongue.

Whatever the exact nature of this problem-speech impediment, lack of confidence, or both-the deeper issue is revealed in the heart. Moses feels inadequate, fearful, insecure, and unworthy.

This verse shows how persistent unbelief can be. Even after divine revelation, the human heart easily returns to self-awareness instead of God-awareness. Rather than resting in God’s promise, Moses measures the call by his weakness.

This is precisely why Scripture urges trust in the Lord rather than leaning on one’s own understanding, as in Proverbs 3:5-6.