Mensa Otabil - The Value of Teamwork
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Drawing from Exodus 4:29–30, this sermon shows how God’s mission is fulfilled through teamwork, as Moses and Aaron model the transferability of God’s word and power, concluding that lasting impact comes when we refuse to run alone and embrace the partners God assigns to us.
God’s Call Is Bigger Than One Person
Exodus 4:29 and 30 says that Moses and Aaron gathered all the elders of the children of Israel. Aaron spoke all the words the Lord had spoken to Moses, and he performed the signs before the people. Even when God calls us personally, He intends the mission to be believed, shared, and carried out by a wider group.
Though the Lord may call us alone and even link us to one person, we still need others to believe in the mission God has given us. The work requires inclusion, cooperation, and shared faith. God called Moses, joined him to Aaron, and together they approached the elders of Israel as one united front.
Why Aaron Spoke Instead of Moses
Aaron was the one who knew the elders, so he gathered them and brought them to Moses. Together they met with the elders to explain what the Lord had commanded them to do. This moment reveals a powerful and often overlooked spiritual principle that deserves close attention.
Moses had the encounter at the burning bush, received the word, witnessed the signs, and carried the rod that became a snake. Yet Moses did not speak. Aaron spoke the words God gave to Moses and performed the signs God had entrusted to Moses, demonstrating a deep unity of message and purpose.
A Transferable Mandate
This is a critical observation. Moses communicated the mandate so clearly that Aaron could convey it faithfully to others. When Aaron spoke, it was exactly what God had spoken to Moses. There was no distortion, no dilution, and no personal agenda added to the message.
Many teams struggle because leaders receive a clear word from God, but others speak in ways that do not reflect the same spirit. Here, Aaron spoke precisely what God had given to Moses. Even more, he performed the signs, though God had not personally given them to him.
The Power of Spiritual Association
Aaron was not present when God gave Moses the signs, yet through association he was able to perform them. This shows that what God gave to Moses was transferable. It was not reserved for one man alone but was meant to flow through relationship and obedience.
What God imparted to Moses was passed to Aaron, and Aaron passed understanding to the elders. This pattern reveals how God works through teams. Knowledge, authority, and responsibility are meant to be shared so the mission can move forward effectively.
Different Roles, One Mission
Moses and Aaron functioned as a team, even though their roles changed at different times. On this occasion Aaron was the speaker, but at other times Moses spoke. There were moments when God used Moses in ways unique to him, without involving Aaron.
There were also times when God used Aaron independently of Moses. Yet together they formed a formidable team. As brothers, they understood God’s higher calling and higher purpose, and they fulfilled it through unity rather than competition.
The Sign of God-Joined Teams
When God joins people together, there is a joining of spirits, minds, and words. This unity allows agreement, shared vision, and the ability to accomplish great things for God. Such teams are marked by trust, humility, and mutual submission to God’s will.
When you are part of a God-formed team, resist the temptation to stand alone. Avoid the attitude of self-protection, pride, or independence that says, «I want to be my own person, I do not trust you, or I have more than you.»
Don’t Run Alone—Run Together
In this passage we see Moses, Aaron, and the elders working together, and this cooperation marked the beginning of Israel’s liberation. God’s mission advanced because no one insisted on isolation or personal dominance.
I pray that God will join you to the right people and gather a team around you. May the work He has entrusted to you be accomplished through unity. Do not run alone. Run with the person God has placed in your life.
Prayer
Let us pray together. Say with me, «Heavenly Father, help me to feel secure in the role You have called me to play. Use me to do Your will where I am, in Jesus’ name.» Amen.