You're in good company. Even Moses, the great lawgiver, felt that way.
Think about it: God Himself tells Moses, "Go, deliver Israel!" And what's Moses's response? "Who am I?" He essentially says, "There are people who are nobler, wealthier... better than me!" Imagine!
The Legends of the Jews, that incredible collection of rabbinic stories compiled by Louis Ginzberg, tells us that Moses was chosen precisely because of his humility. Just as Mount Sinai, the smallest of mountains, was chosen as the spot for the revelation of the Torah because of its humility, so too was Moses.
But why? Why choose someone who doubts themselves?
God reassures him: "Thou art a great man! I have chosen thee out of all Israel." He even tells Moses that future prophets will sing of his strength, quoting, "I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people." What a compliment!
Yet, Moses still hesitates. Can you imagine? God is practically begging him to take the job! According to the legend, Moses wouldn’t accept until God finally says, "Why dost thou stand apart? If they are not to be delivered by thee, by none other will they be delivered."
Talk about pressure!
There's a beautiful parallel later, after Moses builds the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, that portable sanctuary that housed God’s presence during the Israelites' wanderings in the desert. Even after all that, after leading the people, after receiving the Torah, Moses still hesitates.
He doesn't enter the Tabernacle!
Again, out of humility, he stands outside. He doesn't feel worthy. And once again, God has to encourage him: "Why dost thou stand outside? Thou art worthy to serve Me."
It makes you wonder, doesn't it? What is it about humility that God values so much? Perhaps it's because true leadership isn't about ego, but about service. Maybe it's about recognizing that we are all vessels, and it's through our willingness to be used that we can truly make a difference. And perhaps, like Moses, sometimes we need a little nudge – or a divine command – to step into the roles we were always meant to fill.