How do you respond when God tells you to do something that seems beyond your capabilities? Are you full of excuses, giving Him reasons why He picked the wrong person? That’s exactly the way Moses responded. In giving him the gigantic task of leading the Israelites to freedom, the Lord was calling Moses to a high level of commitment. If we hope to step obediently into our God-given challenges, we must answer the same two questions Moses asked.
Who is God? The answer is important because it reveals whom we recognize as having authority to tell us what to do. The two names the Lord used in answering Moses—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Ex. 3:6) and “I am who I am” (v. 14)—identified Him as the sovereign Creator and self-existent, everlasting One who keeps His promises. This means there is no higher authority, and He has every right to command our obedience.
Who am I? When Moses questioned whether he was the right man for the job, the Lord gave him a promise: “Certainly I will be with you” (v. 12). Moses was able to fulfill the assignment only because God chose to enter into a relationship with him. Likewise, our source of adequacy is a relationship with Jesus Christ and the presence of His indwelling Holy Spirit in our life.
Has God given you a tough assignment? Remember that as your Creator, He’s designed specific tasks for you to achieve. If you refuse to obey, you’ll miss what He has planned for your life. Just think what Moses would have forfeited, had he said no. Too much is at stake. Trust God and do what He says!
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School and T.S. Middle School choir students are coming together to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. They are collecting much needed items to be sent on a truck via Hope International. Donations are being taken through Thursday, September 7th.
Items needed are laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, mosquito wipes/sprays, toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, summer clothing, trash bags, etc.
Food items crackers, peanut butter, pop tarts, granola bars, health bars, juice boxes, water, cookies, potato chips (small bags) raisin boxes, peanuts, Cheese-Its, etc. Things you can eat on the go and don't have to cook or won't melt.
Just remember these people lost everything!! They would do the same for us!
Dexter, Missouri - Kay Davison is a County Wide Insurance employee and a member of the Lighthouse Church of Dexter. She is quite familiar with how people come together during a tragedy and she has helped with the church and Hope International on more than a few occasions.
This week she was watching the news and it just broke her heart to see all those people and animals suffering. She decided she needed to pitch in and help where she could. She will be donating her time to sort summer clothing next week in the evenings and she will transport any donations people want to bring to her workplace at County Wide Insurance.
County Wide employees are there to help too. They are asking for your donations.
"It's a team effort," commented Davison. "Everyone wants to help where they can."
County Wide Insurance is located at 140 S. Walnut Street and is open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday except on Labor Day.
Items needed are laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, mosquito wipes/sprays, toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, summer clothing, trash bags, etc.
Food items crackers, peanut butter, pop tarts, granola bars, health bars, juice boxes, water, cookies, potato chips (small bags) raisin boxes, peanuts, Cheese-Its, etc. Things you can eat on the go and don't have to cook or won't melt.
Just remember these people lost everything!! They would do the same for us!
Pictured are County Wide Insurance employees Matt Sims, Cherie Wallace, and Dave Ellinghouse.
Dexter, Missouri - Murphy Grain is humbled and honored to host a Food and Supply Drive for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
"We realize that there are so many saddened hearts that want to find a way to show their support," commented Dalton Murphy. "That's what we are here for!"
On Friday, September 1, 2017 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until Wednesday, September 6th at noon they will have a truck parked next to Holifield Realty and Town and Country in Dexter.
Someone will be there to help load your donations from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day.
"Thank you for your support!"
Items needed are bottled water, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, mosquito wipes/sprays, toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, summer clothing, trash bags, etc.
Food items crackers, peanut butter, pop tarts, granola bars, health bars, juice boxes, water, cookies, potato chips (small bags) raisin boxes, peanuts, Cheese-Its, etc. Things you can eat on the go and don't have to cook or won't melt.
Just remember these people lost everything!! They would do the same for us!
Murphy Grain is based out of the Malden area.
