The Panic Station or the Rock
Post 3: Moses – The Impulsive Savior
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” — Psalm 61:2
Moses had a calling from God long before the burning bush. Raised in Pharaoh’s court, aware of his Hebrew heritage, he likely sensed a divine purpose early on. But when he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, something rose in him—righteous indignation, yes, but also something fleshly.
He killed the Egyptian. (Exodus 2:12)
This was not a Spirit-led act of justice—it was a flesh-driven act of impulse. And it cost him dearly. Moses fled to the wilderness where he would remain for forty years.
Moses’ panic station was impulsive self-salvation. Instead of seeking God’s timing and method, he acted in his own strength. The result was bloodshed and exile.
This speaks to all of us who want to do good—but don’t want to wait on God.
We see injustice and we want to fix it. We see problems and want to act. But when we act in the flesh, even for a good cause, it brings death.
Moses had to learn that God doesn’t just call us to a mission—He calls us to dependence. Deliverance would come. But it wouldn’t be through a buried Egyptian. It would be through signs, wonders, and a shepherd’s staff lifted in obedience.
Overcomer’s Checkpoint:
– Have you ever acted on something before asking the Lord?
– Are you still trying to accomplish God’s will with fleshly means?
– What situations tempt you to leap instead of listen?
– Will you let God train you in the wilderness so you’ll be ready in His time?