February 2-Moses

Scripture Lesson: Exodus 3:7-10

Today is the birthday of longtime player and manager Red Schoendienst. He managed the Cardinals and played primarily for the Cardinals and the Braves. In 1957 while playing for the Milwaukee Braves Schoendienst called Hank Aaron at the beginning of the year Moses, to come and lead the Braves out of the bitter disappointment and frustration of their past seasons. Schoendienst’s words came true. Aaron was MVP in the National League and the Braves won the 1957 World Series defeating the New York Yankees.

In our verses today, Moses receives the call of God to lead the His people out of slavery in Egypt. God had seen the misery of his people serving as slaves to Pharaoh. God was sending Moses to Pharaoh to get the leader to set His people free. If you read further in Exodus 3, you will notice Moses did not think he could do the job. Moses made excuses to God as to why he couldn’t do what God wanted him to do. If God calls us to do something for Him, He equips us to do the job. Moses was not a great speaker, so God sent Moses’ brother Aaron along to do the talking. God has a calling for each of us. If we want to find happiness and contentment in life we will step out in faith and do what God wants us to do!

1. What do you feel God wants you to do for Him?
2. What is the calling God is putting on your life? If you don’t know, ask God to show you.
3. How can baseball be used to fulfill your calling by God?

Hank Aaron led the Braves to the World Championship. Moses led the children of Israel to the Promised Land. Today live your life to fulfill God’s call.