出埃及记［第3章］
[神在呼召你，你回应了吗？]

埃及网看见以色列百姓数目众多，感到被威胁，因此下令收生婆杀害出生的希伯来男婴。但摩西却被保守存活下来。因为他是被神拣选的器皿。但在40岁时，他因为看到同胞被欺压，动手打死了一个埃及人。因惧怕召来法老的杀害，所以逃到米甸，做了祭司叶忒罗的女婿。从此开始了在异乡寄居的生活。

1.烧着却没烧毁（V1-2）

人堕落后的生命对神来说就像荆棘，到处都是刺。必须要经过火焰的炼净才能够被主使用。因此神把摩西带到米甸，用另外的40年来熬炼他。目的不是要烧毁他，而是要把他生命里的荆棘给烧着炼净。 以至于他能够承接神托付的重大使命。

就像主日IP Asher的信息和师母带领我们回应时说的，神要我们把生命中许多的负面给交出来，对物质世界、名望的追求、负面的情感、伤害、不饶恕，破裂的关系，甚至生命里不讨神喜悦的品格，价值观等都交出来。并知道神的火焰不是要来烧毁我们，而要在炼净我们的生命，使我们成为合乎主用的贵重器皿。

2.圣别皆因有神（V3-5）

当摩西想进前去看个究竟是时，神要他脱下鞋子，因为他所站之地是圣地。脱鞋踏入圣地，也代表人愿意脱去缠累我们的罪，进入神的圣地被分别为圣。

圣地是因为有神在那里才成为圣洁。人没有办法靠自己成为圣洁。我们唯有不断地谦卑来到神的同在中，被真理来光照，靠圣灵来悔改、更新，才能成为圣洁，合乎主用。 教会是神为我们预备的圣地。晨祷、607敬拜祷告祭坛、装备课程、有医治释放等，都是神为我们预备。

在这发射2025年里，盼望常常来到神的面前等候祂，不但为了生命被光照，更是让我们能随从圣灵的风起飞，被神发射到禾场上。

二、蒙神呼召的回应（出3:6-12）

1.神看见、听见、知道，神呼召（V6-10）

‘原知道’有亲身感受并认知的意思。

神说祂看见百姓在埃及为奴所受的欺压，听见他们的哀求，亲身感受到他们的痛苦。因此，祂要呼召摩西带领他们离开埃及，到祂所预备的应许之地。

今天，世人可能不像当时的以色列那样，真的是奴隶的身份。但都会经历某种形式的苦难，无论是失去亲人、婚姻亮红灯、孩子叛逆、经济困难、还有被罪恶辖制等。神看见、听见并知道世人的苦情。像祂呼召摩西拯救受苦的以色列百姓一样，祂也呼召我们去把福音传给这些有需要的人，你回应了吗？

2.人看见、听见、知道，人推托（V11-12）

摩西看见了荆棘火焰，听见了神对他的呼召，也明白神要拯救祂所爱的百姓，但却推托。摩西的回应是意料之中的事。因为要他回到逃亡出来的埃及见法老，担心惧怕是可以理解的。再看到自己现在一大把年纪，论条件，能力和资格，更是觉得不可能。所以他问神“我是什么人？”

当我们面对事奉、生命被挑战，需要扩张，还有神的呼召时，我们会不会也与摩西一样的用“我是什么人？”来推辞神的托付呢？又是否怕要付出的代价太大，所以迟迟不敢回应神的呼召呢？

神并没有回答摩西的问题，而是对他说：“我必与你同在”！因为对神来说，你是什么人并不重要，重要的是“有我与你同在。” 所以，我们要看重与神建立美好关系。以致当我们看见人的需要、听见神的呼召、知道神的心意时， 我们不但不推托，而是毫无保留的回应神的呼召！

三、呼召我的是谁呢？（出3:13-22）

虽然神已经答应与摩西同在，他还是不愿意下到埃及去。因此进一步以以色列人不知道神的名，推托神的呼召。

我们知道呼召我们的神是谁吗？

1.自有永有信实神（V13-18）

当摩西问神：百姓如果问我祢的名字，我要告诉他们你是谁呢？

神告诉摩西，祂是自有永有的。祂的名叫耶和华。

神的每一个名字都代表祂不同的属性。自有永有的，原文是‘我是就是我是’（I am who I am）。神是那永恒、持续、不变、独立的存在。神不是被造物。祂是所有存在物的源头。

认识神的自有永有信实不变的属性对我们很重要。因为祂的信实，对我们是拯救到底的神。祂的眷顾也不会因我们的失败或软弱而停止。除非我们自己选择放弃，凡事都能的神，必成就祂对我们的应许。

2.赐丰盛恩典的神（V19-22）

神说祂必伸手攻击埃及。以色列百姓将看见史无前例的空前大神迹（十灾）。并在埃及人眼前蒙恩，甚至带着埃及人的财富离开。

今天，全能的神不仅要拯救我们脱离仇敌的辖制，祂的眷顾更不是只限制在属灵上的救赎。祂充足的供应和丰盛的恩典也包括生活中的实际供应。祂的恩典会伴随着我们回应祂的每一步呼召，绝不让我们空手而归。

•神特别把阿利亚的使命托付给GK。在神的托付里，我们可以怎样的来回应呢？
•在神要扩张GK，更大的场地，更大的服事平台。在神伟大的计划里，你知道神把你摆在哪一块来服事祂吗？
•在接下来许多拯救灵魂的行动和联合崇拜里，作为GK的一份子，你会扮演什么角色？是推托的旁观者？还是愿意回应神呼召的那一位？

盼望我们都真认识那呼召我们的是谁。并且毫无保留的回应祂的呼召！

Exodus 3
God is Calling You—Have You Responded?

The Egyptians saw the Israelites' growing numbers as a threat and ordered the killing of all newborn Hebrew boys. However, Moses was spared because he was a vessel chosen by God. At age 40, Moses killed an Egyptian who was oppressing his fellow Hebrew. Fearing Pharaoh’s retaliation, he fled to Midian, becoming the son-in-law of Jethro, the priest of Midian, and living as a foreigner.

1. Burning but Not Consumed (v.1-2)

Human life, tainted by sin, resembles thornbushes full of thorns. To be used by the Lord, we must be refined by fire. God led Moses to Midian, using 40 years to refine him—not to destroy him, but to burn away the thorny parts of his life. Only then could he carry out God’s great mission.

Just as IP Asher’s Sunday sermon and Shimu’s response encouraged us, God calls us to surrender the negative aspects of our lives—materialism, fame, negative emotions, hurts, unforgiveness, broken relationships, and ungodly character or values. God’s fire is not meant to destroy us but to purify us so that we become vessels fit for His use.

2. Holy Because of God’s Presence (v.3-5)

When Moses approached the burning bush, God told him to remove his sandals because the ground he stood on was holy. Removing his sandals symbolized shedding the sins that entangle us and entering God’s holy presence to be sanctified.

The ground was holy because God was present. Humans cannot become holy on their own. We must humble ourselves before God, be illuminated by His truth, and repent through the Holy Spirit’s work. Only then can we become holy vessels for His use.

The church is a holy ground God has prepared for us. Morning devotion, 607 worship and prayer, equipping courses, and healing and deliverance courses are all gifts from God.

In “Launch 2025”, let us often come before God to wait on Him—not only to be revealed by the Light but also to take off with the wind of the Holy Spirit and be sent to His harvest field.

II. Responding to God’s Calling (Exodus 3:6–12)

1. God Sees, Hears, Knows, and Calls (v.6-10)

The phrase "I know" in Hebrew conveys personal experience and awareness. God told Moses that He had seen the oppression of His people in Egypt, heard their cries, and felt their suffering. Therefore, He called Moses to lead them out of Egypt to the Promised Land.

Today, people may not experience slavery like the Israelites, but many face suffering—loss of loved ones, marital struggles, rebellious children, financial difficulties, or being enslaved by sin. God sees, hears, and knows humanity’s pain. Just as He called Moses to deliver the Israelites, He calls us to share the Gospel with those in need. Have you responded?

2. People See, Hear, Know, and Excuse Themselves (v.11-12)

Moses saw the burning bush, heard God’s call, and understood God’s desire to save His people, yet he made excuses. His fear of returning to Egypt to face Pharaoh was understandable. At 80, he doubted his ability, qualifications, and strength. He asked, “Who am I?”

When faced with God’s call to serve, to expand our capacity, or to take risks, do we also excuse ourselves by asking, “Who am I?” Do we fear the cost of responding to His call?

God did not directly answer Moses’ question. Instead, He said, “I will certainly be with you.” To God, Moses’ identity was not important, what mattered was God’s presence.

Let us prioritize building a strong relationship with God. Then, when we see others’ needs, hear God’s call, and know His heart, we will not excuse ourselves but respond wholeheartedly!

III. Who Is Calling Me? (Exodus 3:13–22)

Although God promised to be with Moses, Moses hesitated further, using the excuse that the Israelites wouldn’t know God’s name.

Do you know the One who calls you?

1. The Faithful and Unchanging God (v.13-18)

When Moses asked God what name he should use to identify Him to the Israelites, God responded “I AM WHO I AM”.

God’s name, “I AM,” reflects His eternal, unchanging, and self-existent nature. He is not a created being but the source of all existence.

Understanding God’s faithfulness and unchanging nature is crucial. His faithfulness ensures He will complete our salvation. His care does not cease due to our failures or weaknesses. As long as we do not give up, God, who can do all things, will fulfill His promises.

2. The Gracious Provider (v.19-22)

God promised to stretch out His hand and strike Egypt with miraculous signs, leading Israel out of slavery. He assured Moses that the Israelites would find favor with the Egyptians, even leaving with their wealth.

Today, God’s mighty power delivers us not only from spiritual bondage but also provides for our practical needs. His abundant grace accompanies every step we take in responding to His call, ensuring we are never left empty-handed.

• God has entrusted GK with the mission of Aliyah. How will you respond to His call?
•As God expands GK’s ministry with larger spaces and platforms, do you know your role in His grand plan?
•In the upcoming soul-saving initiatives and united worship services, as part of GK, will you be a passive observer or someone who wholeheartedly responds to His call?

May we truly know the One who calls us and respond to Him without reservation!