Article February 27, 1989 Issue

What does it mean to be God's reflection?

Ruth C. Price

Is there something about yourself you don't like? Something you wish could be changed? Are you feeling helpless to do anything about it? If so, you have something in common with Moses, the Hebrew leader who gave the Israelites the Ten Commandments, which he had received from God on Mount Sinai.

How could there be any connection with you? According to the Biblical narrative, Moses wrestled with considerable self-doubt over his own personal abilities. He didn't believe he could do what God wanted him to do. He said he was slow of speech and thought no one would listen to what he had to say.

Then something wonderful happened. God told Moses that it was not going to be up to him as a human being, but up to God, the great I am, who would be with Moses and tell him what to do. God said He would give Moses confidence and understanding. He would put His words in Moses' mouth so that Moses would know what to say and do.

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