What If?

“God has a promise that defeats every single one of our what-ifs.”

“Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.” And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it.” Exodus 4:1-4 (ESV)

Moses experienced a physical supernatural encounter with God through a burning bush. During this encounter, God placed a calling on Moses’ life – to lead God’s people out of slavery. God was physically present and clearly speaking to Moses, but Moses spirals into a self-focus pit - What if they don’t believe me? What if they don’t listen to me? As I’m reading Moses’ response, I just want to shake him and say, “Moses, it’s not about you. Do you not see God’s presence? Do you not see God’s power?” 

Not only does God meet Moses’ persistent hesitation with grace, but God equips Moses with three powerful signs: a staff turned into a serpent, a healthy hand turned diseased, and a sample of the Nile River turned to blood. Even after God gave Moses three powerful signs, Moses continues the spiral - What if I don’t speak well? Again, I just want to shake Moses and say, “Moses do you not see the three mind-blowing miracles God did just for you? Do you not see God’s provision? Moses, if you could just see past your insecurities, self-doubt, and self-focus.”

It hit me. This is our story.

God may not appear to us in a burning bush, but God is within us and all around us. God may not provide three powerful signs for us to share, but God’s miracles are in our lives each day. Yet, we doubt…

What if I mess up raising my kids?

What if I’m failing as a mom?

What if I lose it all?

What if my kids hate me?

What if I make a mistake?

What if I’m not accepted by other moms?

Friends, we all have “what-ifs” in our thoughts, just like Moses.

God has a promise that defeats every single one of our what-ifs. 

God is with us (Isaiah 41:10). 

God will never leave us (Deuteronomy 31:8). 

God is our refuge and strength (Psalms 46:1).

God is the supplier of our needs (Philippians 4:19). 

God knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11).

God loves us (John 3:16).

What if God is who He says He is? 

Action Steps: 

• Remind yourself of God’s promises by spending time today reading one of the following verses: Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalms 46:1, Philippians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:11, John 3:16. 

• Lay your self-doubt and insecurities at the feet of Jesus and take a step of obedience. 

Written by Amy, mom of 2