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Moses’ Life Mission and His Five Big Excuses(Taken from The John Maxwell Leadership Bible) archive.org Exodus 3:11-4:14 Most of us can list excuses why we don’t lead effectively, just as Moses did. When God called him, he instantly thought of five reasons why he couldn’tlead. Excuse One: Who Am I? (3:11).Moses struggled with his identity. He just didn’t feel qualified; he thought God had picked the wrong leader. God’s response: It doesn’t matter who you are. I am with you (3:12). Excuse Two: Who Are You? (3:13).Moses felt a lack of intimacy. He didn’t know God well enough to describe Him to the people and lacked convictions concerning his relationship with God. God’s response: I AM WHO I AM. I AM ever present. I AM everything you need (3:14). Excuse Three: What if they don’t listen? (4:1).Moses felt intimidated. He worried about the people’s reaction to him. God’s response: When I’m finished, they'll listen (4:2-9). Excuse Four: I’ve never been a good speaker (4:10).Moses. fretted about his inadequacies. Who would listen to him if he couldn’t even speak well?God’s response: Guess who made your mouth? (4:11-12) Excuse Five: I know you can find someone else (4:13).Moses felt inferior He compared himself to others—even his brother—and decided that he came up short.God’s response: OK, I will let Aaron go with you...but I’m still calling you to go (4:14)