And the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out of it.
Exodus 7:5 NIV
In Exodus chapter 7, we find a powerful reminder that God’s plans are always intentional and purposeful. When He called Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, it was not only about deliverance from oppression—it was ultimately about revealing God’s glory. From the outset, God made it clear that His mission had a deeper objective than merely promoting human freedom. It was about making His name known among the nations.
This wasn’t just a declaration of power; it was a revelation of who God is. The miraculous deliverance would be a testimony—not to the greatness of Moses and Aaron—but to the sovereignty of the living God. God’s glory would be the centrepiece of the entire story.
What truly moves me is how God entrusted this sacred task to two ordinary men. Their calling was significant, but their success depended entirely on their obedience. It was not their strength, speech, or status that qualified them—it was their willingness to follow God’s instructions in humility and faith. Their role was to be faithful vessels, not to steal the spotlight.
It would have been entirely wrong for Moses or Aaron to seek personal praise from the mighty works God was about to perform. The power belonged to God. The mission was His. And the outcome was to bring God’s glory into full view. Any attempt to make it about themselves would have undermined the entire purpose of their calling.
This lesson resonates deeply in our own walk with God. When He places a call on our lives—whether in ministry, serving others, or standing as a witness in everyday life—it is never about making a name for ourselves. It is always about His name being glorified. If we make the mistake of using His platform for our own recognition, we risk losing the very opportunity to be part of His purpose.
Just as God demanded faithfulness from Moses and Aaron, He expects it from us, too. If others are to see the Lord through us, then we must remain surrendered, humble, and faithful. The glory must never be redirected toward ourselves. Pride, fear, or ambition cannot be allowed to interfere with what God desires to accomplish.
When God places a ministry in our hearts, He also places a responsibility on our lives. That responsibility is to obey fully, follow diligently, and commit wholly to the path He sets before us. This is not a part-time calling; it is a daily alignment with heaven’s agenda. And at the centre of that agenda is God’s glory, not our gain.
Our lives must point to Him. Every desire, every ambition, and every dream must yield to His purpose. Only when we truly lay ourselves down can His glory be revealed through us.
In the end, the greatest honour is not being recognised by others, but being found faithful by God. The goal must never be to make a name for ourselves, but to exalt the name of the One who called us. His glory is the goal. His will is the reward.
Living It Out
Is God calling you into a deeper season of obedience or service? Do you sense a nudge toward something greater? Whether it’s ministry, outreach, or simply living with more purpose, take time to reflect: Am I pursuing my own recognition, or am I pursuing God’s glory?
Pray for the grace to stay humble. Lay down every ambition that distracts from His purpose. Trust that when you walk in obedience, He will use you to make His glory known, and through your life, others will encounter the living God.