Called but Questioning: Lessons from Moses and the Israelites
- Tatiana Holmes
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 25
Inspired by Exodus and “In the Room” (Maverick City x Tasha Cobbs)
As I began a three-day fast to enter the month of September, God led me to the book of Exodus. I never read it fully through before, but I felt drawn there partly because of the
worship song “In the Room” by Maverick City and Tasha Cobbs, which references the Hebrew children.
What I found in Exodus was both humbling and deeply relatable.
The Call of Moses
In Exodus 3, we see Moses encounter God at the burning bush. Out of everyone, God singles him out to deliver the Israelites from Pharaoh.
It’s a massive, history-shifting assignment. But Moses doesn’t respond with confidence. He responds with questions:
“Who am I that I should go?”
“What if they don’t believe me?”
“What if I’m exposed for my past mistakes?”
Even after God gives him miraculous signs and wonders like a staff turned into a snake, a hand temporarily struck with leprosy, water turned to blood, etc... Moses is still hesitant.
Finally, he admits: “I’ve never been eloquent. I am slow of speech and tongue.” (Exodus 4:10) And God replies with the ultimate reminder:
“Who gave human beings their mouths? … Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” (Exodus 4:11–12)
A Lesson for Kingdom Entrepreneurs that are Called But Questioning
Reading this, I couldn’t help but think of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and kingdom builders. God gives us a very specific assignment. A God idea that feels too big for us... and our first instinct is typically doubt.
Am I really qualified?
What if I mess this up?
What if I’m not the right person for this?
We forget that the bigness of the assignment is the whole point. It’s supposed to be beyond us because it’s never meant to be done in our own strength.
Obedience > Confidence
Like Moses, we wrestle with insecurity and fear. But the truth is:
Kingdom work isn’t about feeling “ready.”
Kingdom business isn’t about having all the skills upfront.
Walking in your assignment isn’t about self-confidence. It’s about God-fidence.
Our only job is obedience. To say yes when God says go. To trust that the One who called us already knows our flaws, weaknesses, and history. Yet, He still chose us anyway.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” -Ephesians 2:10
Why This Matters for Kingdom Entrepreneurs
This is why having a God-idea foundation is so critical. If your vision isn’t rooted in what God actually told you to do, you’ll grow weary the moment challenges arise.
But when you know without a doubt that your assignment came from Him, you’ll endure the wilderness seasons. You’ll keep going even when it’s hard, because you’re not relying on your own ability. You’re leaning on His strength.
A Moment of Reflection
Where in your life or business have you been questioning God’s call? What would it look like to shift from hesitation to obedience today?
Test the Calling Before You Build
If you’ve been asking, “God, why me? Am I really the one?” ... you're not alone. That's why I created the Is This a God Idea? Guide to help you discern before you build.
It’s the same Spirit-led framework I use before stepping into any new assignment. It will give you clarity and confirmation so you can obey without second-guessing.
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