Exodus 3:7 “And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry… for I know their sorrows.”
I remember playing a story-driven video game with plot twists around every corner. Midway through, the hero gets captured. It looked like total defeat. I almost turned the game off! But then, at the end, I realized that even the capture was part of a bigger rescue mission. The game creator had written a story that made no sense in the middle, but perfect sense in the end.
That’s how God works in our lives. In the book of Exodus, God shows us that even when we can’t see His hand, He’s still writing His plan. Moses’ story is more than just a tale of deliverance—it’s a divine demonstration that God is always working, even when you don’t understand how.
I. God’s Presence Is at Work When You Don’t Perceive It
It looked like God had gone silent in Egypt. His people were enslaved, babies were dying, and prayers seemed unanswered. But just because God was quiet didn’t mean He was absent. When Pharaoh’s daughter found baby Moses floating down the Nile, that wasn’t coincidence—that was providence! God guided the current, softened Pharaoh’s daughter’s heart, and positioned Moses for His purpose. God is doing the same in your life. You might think your pain, your rejection, or even your mistakes are random—but God is writing redemption into your story. Romans 8:28 still says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” Even when you can’t trace His hand, you can trust His heart.
II. God’s Power Is Displayed Through Weakness
When you think of heroes, you picture warriors, not women with no power. But in Exodus 1, God used two humble midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to save His people. They weren’t mighty soldiers— they were servants. They didn’t wear armor—they wore aprons. And yet, they feared God more than Pharaoh. God used their weakness as a weapon against the enemy! Then came Pharaoh’s own daughter—a pagan princess—rescuing the very baby who would one day lead Israel out. What a reminder that God doesn’t need perfect people to do powerful things. “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things… to confound the things which are mighty.” — 1 Corinthians 1:27 God delights in using ordinary people to do extraordinary things—if they’re willing to trust Him.
III. God’s Plan Is Formed in the Wilderness
Before Moses ever faced Pharaoh, he faced forty years in the wilderness. God took him from a palace to a pasture. From royal robes to shepherd’s rags. Why? Because before Moses could lead people out of Egypt, God had to lead Egypt out of Moses. Teenager, don’t waste your wilderness. You may feel like you’re stuck—nothing’s happening, life feels dry, your prayers feel unanswered. But that’s where God is shaping your character. He’s preparing you for a mission you can’t yet see. David was shaped in the fields. Joseph was shaped in prison. Moses was shaped in the wilderness. And you’re being shaped right where you are.
IV. God’s Purpose Is Bigger Than Your Plan
Most of us ask, “God, what’s Your will for my life?” But the better question is, “Lord, how does my life fit into Your will? God’s story didn’t start with you, and it won’t end with you—but it can include you. You were created for His glory, not your own comfort. He doesn’t just want to get you out of Egypt—He wants to get Egypt out of you.That’s what salvation is all about. God isn’t just taking you to Heaven someday—He’s putting Heaven inside you right now. Even when it seems like God isn’t working, He is. Even when you feel weak, He’s still strong. Even when you don’t understand His plan, He’s writing one that will amaze you in the end.So when life feels random, remember this: God never wastes a moment. He works in secret seasons, through simple people, and in surprising ways
God has a purpose for the place you are in today!
William Davis | Assistant Pastor
Clays Mill Baptist Church | Lexington, KY