Interrupted

Start talking about something and something interrupts me.

What thoughts run through your mind when you are interrupted?

Interrupted = broken in upon

There are moments in time when interruptions are necessary.

Emergencies

To point out danger

Important news

As a people, I believe we truly dislike when our plans are interrupted.

And yet, God is the Great Interrupter.

READ Exodus 3:1-10

Background

Joseph, new Egyptians that did not know (1:8).

Moses, Hebrew spared, prince, murderer, runaway.

1st 40 years - Prince in a palace.

2nd 40 years - Tried to saved Israel, failed murderer

3rd 40 years - ?

I have no doubt that Moses felt anxiety about the past. Would you?

We can learn from the excuses that Moses made...

Who am I to do your will? (3:11)

God’s Response: It’s not about you. I’ll be there...

We usually question ourselves...

2. Who are you? (3:13)

God’s Response: I am the creator. (Yahweh)

He is not a god. He is THE God.

3. What is people don’t believe? (4:1)

God’s response: Pick up that stick.

God can prove Himself through anything.

4. What is I say/do the wrong thing? (4:10)

God’s response: I gave you your mouth.

God isn’t hindered by your weaknesses.

5. Please don’t make me do this. (4:13)

God’s response: I can do this all day.

God loves us enough to call us out whenever we make excuses.

Why is God willing to interrupt our lives?

God has a plan that is better.

We must prepare to be interrupted.