The Song of Moses

Moses said, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue” (Exodus 4:10, ESV).

God had directed Moses to lead, but Moses doubted his ability because he did not speak well.  

Some reading this are saying, “God has given me direction, but my resources are too short to accomplish it.” Some think they don’t sing well enough or they lack leadership ability. However, God says, “You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.” In the midst of being without resources, God reveals himself. 

I believe God sometimes withholds resources from us. He doesn’t do this to punish or hurt us but to reveal his glory and show that he has everything we need and is in control of it all. 

In Exodus 14, we see the children of Israel fleeing from Egypt as God sends them to camp by the Red Sea. Camping by the sea at the right time is great, but when you have an army of thousands of chariots and heavily armed enemy soldiers coming after you, you might begin to think, “Uh-oh! This is not where I want to be right now. Maybe this is not the right time and place, God.” 

When something like this happens, there is a strong temptation to begin to question God. “Where are you, God? Why have you left me? Why aren’t you showing yourself strong?” 

We know the crossing of the Red Sea was a success. When the children of Israel crossed over to the other side, they began to sing what is called “The Song of Moses” or “The Song of Deliverance”.

“I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. The Lord is my strength and my song and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him” (Exodus 15:1-2). Friend, be encouraged. This is our song, too!