One of the first things we hear from Moses is that he does not think of himself as a good communicator.
"I am not eloquent..I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue." (Exodus 4:10)
God apparently agreed since Aaron is soon appointed to speak, but nonetheless God continues to choose Moses as the one to whom He directly speaks. God knows the hearts of men and does not choose capriciously. Moses does not retreat from his role, but accepts the help that God gives him.
This is one of very many lessons we read of those rather imperfect people chosen by God to do special work. You may have been thinking that the Bible is full of perfect people who accomplished things that no normal person could. Keep in mind that at this point Moses has already broken one of the commandments he is to receive at Mount Sinai.
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