Before God Uses Us

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1. Come Out

Moses was literally drawn out of the water.

Later, he came out of Egypt.

In the same way, when we place our faith in Christ, we are called to come out of our old way of living. Salvation is not merely receiving forgiveness—it is stepping into a new life.

Coming out means leaving behind the places where we have become comfortable, stuck, fearful, or spiritually stagnant.

It is the beginning of transformation.

2. Die to Yourself

Before God entrusted Moses with leading a nation, He first taught him to serve.

In Midian, Moses quietly helped the daughters of Jethro, drawing water not only for them but for all of their flocks. It was unnoticed, ordinary, and physically demanding work.

The lesson was not about leadership.

It was about selflessness.

The Christian life calls us to learn the same lesson: to put others before ourselves, to rejoice when someone else is encouraged, strengthened, or recognized, and to desire Christ’s glory more than our own.

Jesus Himself is the supreme example of this life.

3. Walk with God

Only after these lessons did God meet Moses at the burning bush and invite him into His redemptive work.

The preacher’s point is striking:

Before God entrusts us with His work, He first brings us out, teaches us to deny ourselves, and then invites us into partnership with Him.

God’s preparation always comes before God’s assignment.

The Journey Inward

One of the strongest moments in the message comes near the end.

The preacher reminds us that when we truly encounter Jesus, we begin to see ourselves honestly.

Isaiah cried,

“Woe is me, for I am a man of unclean lips.”

Peter said,

“Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”

Paul asked,

“Lord, who are You?”

Each encounter with God exposed something hidden within them.

The closer we come to Christ, the more clearly we see both our weakness and His grace.

A Simple Invitation

The sermon ends with a gentle invitation:

Come out from where you are.

Learn to deny yourself.

Walk closely with God.

Allow Him to show you who you really are.

Then, and only then, can you become an instrument in His hands—used for His glory, His kingdom, and His purposes.

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A Personal Reflection

What stood out to me was that the preacher never presents change as something we accomplish through determination alone.

Instead, change begins when we respond to God’s invitation.

We come out.

We surrender ourselves.

We walk with Him.

Transformation is not a single decision. It is a daily process of allowing Christ to draw us out of the old life and shape us into the people He created us to be.