the burning bush

Can you imagine how difficult it was for Moses to listen to what God is telling him? Can you imagine how doubly hard it was to follow what He wants him to do? Moses could have refused the task. He could have even told God, "I know someone better qualified to bring your people out of Egypt. This guy swims well (just in case the parted waters come together earlier than planned)." But Moses accepted his fate. I guess with some fear in his heart. With some doubt. Well, if the Mighty Creator believed in you, why doubt.

My burning bush is in the form of my school's principal. I did refuse. I did doubt myself. I did feel fear. Who wouldn't? It is a unanimous vote from the administrative board that I be appointed as guidance supervisor OIC. Unfortunately, it is not a unanimous nomination from the guidance staff. For what reason? I, actually, share their sentiment about this other person being more qualified for the position. And unlike Moses, I expressed that to my principal. However, she told me the reasons why the board decided to put me in that position. Competency and communication skills. But is that enough? How about popularity among the people you're going to lead? I believe that is important, too. Then, I realized that Moses was not actually Mr. Popular during his time. And despite that fact he had the courage to tell the people to follow him. What courage he had! I bet a lot of these people were cursing him, laughing at him and I guess some even were feeling sorry for him. But he persevered and they followed. With God's grace they followed and they found their freedom.

So, as I take this task to lead the guidance center I am reminded of how courageous Moses was. My burning bush may be the principal but I know in the greater scheme of things, it is God who is telling me, 'I beleve in you. Have courage and accept this.'

It is my hope that I lead this team to a wonderful journey. I may not know how to swim but I'm sure, with God's grace, I'll be able to lead them to cross the parted waters (before the parted waters come together).