GOD IS THE ONLY CERTAINTY WHEN FACING THE UNKNOWN

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”—Romans 8:31

Moses is a good example for us to understand a principle when we face uncertainties in our lives.  His very birth was an uncertainty.  During the time that the ruler of Egypt decreed that every male child born to a Hebrew slave should be killed, Moses was born into a Hebrew family.  However, his mother hid Moses for three months.  The baby was taken into Pharaoh’s own household and raised as an Egyptian.  Later, God preserved Moses’ life a second time after he had killed an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew, and Pharaoh sought to kill him (Exodus 2).   After the Pharaoh had died, God spoke to Moses to lead his people to the Promised Land. 

The principle that preserved Moses when He faced the unknown is found in Hebrews 11:27:  “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.”  This is how Moses approached life—by faith!

There was no shortage of uncertainty in Moses’ life.  How could someone “slow of speech” address Pharaoh (Exodus 4:10)?  How could a murderer become God’s chosen man?  How would anyone lead over a million people who could turn against him at a moments notice?  And how could they cross the Red Sea, conquer Canaan, or survived 40 years in the desert?  The answer lies in the simple fact that Moses derived his security solely from God, who consistently kept his promises.  “So He [God] said, ‘I will certainly be with you’…” (Exodus 3:12).

Today you may be facing uncertainty in your life.  Life has not gotten more certain in the millennia since Moses’ time.  Modern believers have the same source of security that Moses did.  God is still the only certainty in this life.  You can count on the one who is faithful, just, and loving.

We learn from Moses’ life to cling tenaciously to the Lord when facing the unknown.  Even in situations that look hopeless we are cupped in God’s sovereign hand.  Although the way may look dark and the road seems untraveled, God walks before us.  Continue to go forward in confidence, knowing that God will certainly be with you as He was with Moses.

Prayer—Father I look to you today to help me through the uncertain times in my life.  I choose to put my confidence in You knowing that You are faithful and You will see me through, in Jesus Name. Amen.