Exodus 3:11 “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?”
The Biblical self-view of a “born again” (John 3:1-8) Child of God asks, “Who am I”? That is, what is there about me that would move God to love me, to choose me, to give me Spiritual Life, to call me to serve Him, and to allow me to be a part of His beloved Church. The indwelling Spirit causes the “born again” Children of God to see the contrast between themselves and the Sovereign Power and perfect Holiness of God. When they see this dreadful contrast, they in shame declare such things as, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.” (Romans 7:18) and “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13). Moses saw himself as entirely unworthy, without ability, without wisdom, and without the necessary stature to lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt’s bondage. Likewise, David asked, “Who am I? and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?” (I Samuel 18:18) and “who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee” (I Chronicles 29:14)! Yet, our merciful and gracious God chooses and calls His Children into His service. We succeed in His service, not on our own wisdom and strength, but by the wisdom and strength that He gives us (Philippians 4:13)! Both Moses and David found that they could do wonderful things by God’s strength. By God’s strength and miraculous acts, Moses secured the release of the Children of Israel and led them to the very borders of Canaan. In worshipful praise to God, David said, “For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.” (II Samuel 22:30) and “Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight” (Psalms 144:1). Though, we often see ourselves as unworthy and unable to accomplish the great duties that God assigns to us, we can accomplish them all by the will, grace, mercy, and strength of our Almighty God!