That was essentially the question that God asked Moses after sharing a glimpse of the destiny that he had created him for: To free a nation from slavery and bring them into God’s promise. And as is the custom of unbelieving human beings, Moses questions his qualifications, skills, and resources to accomplish the task. Rather than get into a lengthy debate, God asks “What is in your hand?” Moses answers, “A staff.”

After the Lord tells him to throw it down, his eyes are opened to the power of God. Taking Moses’ common staff, God performed... (Continued)