Talking to God
Exodus 2.23-3.20 shows a God determined to resolve
the suffering and save the people of Israel, slaves in Egypt. God sees the pain
of its people and has heard their prayers. To save the people of Israel, He
chooses not to act alone. He chooses to engage with Moses as an instrument to
end suffering.
God takes the initiative and finds a man willing to listen to the call coming from the burning bush. Moses is full of concerns but is open to God's words. The dialogue between them is not a one-way conversation. Moses challenges God’s commands and does not immediately agree with the instructions received. God welcomes Moses’ doubts and reassures him of His presence.
In our daily
prayers, we shouldn’t just wait for God to act from His highness and end our
pain. We should listen carefully to the call that invites us to act with God,
to be his instrument on Earth. Like with the people of Israel, God is listening
to our prayers and acknowledging our suffering. It’s up to us to keep an open
mind and engage in the conversation, even if we have doubts. With patience, we
need to let God work in and through us.
During this Lent, may we always be willing to listen
to God's call and may we be reassured of God's presence throughout the journey.
Anna De Marchi
Burning
Bush, Rudolf von Ems, ~ 1360, Hockschule Fulda, Fulda, Germany
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