These signs are meant to validate Moses’ divine commission. Moses expresses concern that the Israelites won’t believe God sent him. In response, God gives him three miraculous signs. STAFF TO SERPENT: Moses’ staff turns into a snake and back again, showing God’s power over nature and fear. LEPROUS HAND: Moses’ hand becomes diseased and is healed, symbolizing God’s control over health and restoration. WATER TO BLOOD: Nile water turns to blood, foreshadowing judgment and God’s authority over Egypt. These signs are not just miracles, they’re divine credentials. God is saying: “I will give you what you need to be believed. I will work through you.” Moses’ hesitation is met with reassurance, and God meets his weakness with grace. These miracles would show the Israelites that Moses spoke with the authority of God.

It reads in Exodus 4: 1–9 Easy: Then Moses replied, ‘Perhaps the leaders of Israel will not believe me. Perhaps they will not listen to my message. Perhaps they will say, “The Lord did not really appear to you.”’ Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘What is that thing in your hand?’ Moses answered, ‘It is a stick.’ The Lord said, ‘Throw it down on the ground.’ So Moses threw it on the ground. Then the stick became a snake! Moses ran away from the snake. Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Take hold of the snake’s tail with your hand.’ So Moses caught the snake with his hand. Then it became a stick in his hand again. God said, ‘Do this in front of them. Then they will believe you. They will believe that I, the Lord God, have appeared to you. I am the God that their ancestors worshipped. I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.’ Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Put your hand inside your robe.’ So Moses did this. When he took his hand out again, the skin had become white, like snow. It was the bad disease called leprosy. Then God said, ‘Put your hand back inside your robe again.’ So Moses did that. And when he took his hand out, it was well again, like the rest of his skin! God said, ‘The leaders may not believe you. They may not think that the miracle with the stick shows anything. But they may believe you when you do the second miracle. But they may still not listen to your message. If they will not even believe those two miracles, do this: Take some water from the River Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water that you take from the river will become blood on the ground.’

Father God, when I feel inadequate or afraid, remind me that You are the source of strength and wisdom. An you have performed many healing miracles in my life. Many times injustice has been done to me, you worked everything for my good. Just as You gave Moses signs to confirm Your calling, help me trust that You will equip me for every task You set before me. Let me not be discouraged by doubt, mine or others’, but instead walk boldly in faith. May I be a vessel for Your power, Your healing, and Your truth. Teach me to listen, to obey, and to believe that You are with me always. Give me a forgiving heart, especially to those who don’t deserve it. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.