Who Am I to Go? — When God Calls
Key Text:
“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?” — Exodus 3:11 (KJV)
Most people think confidence is something you either have or you don’t. Some people seem bold, outspoken, and fearless. Others feel nervous, awkward, or unsure—especially when it comes to speaking about God or ministering to others. But the Bible tells a very different story.
One of the greatest leaders in Scripture didn’t feel confident at all when God called him.
His name was Moses.
When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush and told him to go back to Egypt and confront Pharaoh, Moses didn’t respond with excitement. He responded with fear and insecurity.
“Who am I?” he asked.
That question reveals something important. Moses wasn’t focused on God’s power—he was focused on his own weakness.
And that’s exactly where God begins.
Moses Didn’t Feel Qualified
Moses had every reason, in his own mind, to say no. He had failed before. Forty years earlier, he tried to help his people using his own strength—and it ended in disaster. Now he was older, forgotten, and living in the desert.
When God called him, Moses didn’t say, “I’m ready.”
He said, “I’m not able.”
“And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent… but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.” — Exodus 4:10 (KJV)
Moses believed his weakness disqualified him. But God saw something else.
Ellen G. White explains this clearly:
“God does not choose men because of their talents, but because they can be used by Him.” — The Desire of Ages, p. 295.
God was not looking for a polished speaker.
He was looking for a surrendered servant.
God Never Argued With Moses’ Weakness
Notice something powerful: God never told Moses, “You’re wrong, you’re actually very confident.”
God didn’t deny Moses’ weakness.
Instead, He redirected Moses’ focus.
“Certainly I will be with thee.” — Exodus 3:12 (KJV)
And later:
“Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” — Exodus 4:12 (KJV)
God’s answer to insecurity is not self-confidence.
It is God-confidence.
Biblical confidence is not believing in yourself—it is believing that God is with you.
Why God Calls the Insecure
If God only used confident people, most of the Bible wouldn’t exist.
Moses felt unqualified
Gideon felt insignificant
Jeremiah felt too young
Peter felt unstable
Paul felt inadequate
God intentionally calls people who know they are weak so they won’t rely on themselves.
Ellen White writes:
“The Lord can use most effectively those who are most sensible of their own insufficiency.” — The Desire of Ages, p. 436.
Why? Because insecurity pushes us to depend on God instead of ourselves.
Confidence rooted in self leads to pride.
Confidence rooted in Christ leads to power.
Your Insecurity Does Not Cancel Your Calling
Many young people struggle with the same fears Moses had:
“I don’t know enough.”
“I’m not good at speaking.”
“What if I mess up?”
“I don’t look like a leader.”
“Someone else could do this better.”
But God has never waited for perfect confidence before calling someone. He waits for willingness.
Moses didn’t suddenly feel brave.
He obeyed while still afraid.
And that’s how confidence grows—not before obedience, but through it.
Confidence Is Built Through Obedience
Moses didn’t become confident overnight. His confidence grew step by step:
speaking to Pharaoh
leading Israel
standing at the Red Sea
interceding for the people
trusting God again and again
Each act of obedience strengthened his faith.
Ellen White says it simply:
“Strength comes by exercise.” — Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 353.
Confidence grows when you step forward trusting God, not when you wait to feel ready.
What This Means for You
God may be calling you to:
speak to a friend about faith
help lead a small group
pray out loud
serve in a ministry
share your testimony
stand for truth when it’s uncomfortable
If you’re waiting to feel confident first, you’ll be waiting forever.
God doesn’t say, “Feel confident and then go.”
He says, “Go—and I will be with you.”
Your weakness is not a problem for God.
It’s the place where His power shows up.
“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves… but our sufficiency is of God.” — 2 Corinthians 3:5 (KJV)
Reflection Thought
God does not call the confident—He creates confidence through obedience.
If He is calling you, He will also be with you.
Prayer Thought:
“Lord, I feel weak and unsure, but I hear Your call. Help me stop focusing on what I lack and start trusting who You are. Give me courage to step forward, knowing You go with me.”
Written by -
Pastor Jorge Alvarado