James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect….
I am often encouraged that God uses ordinary, fallible people to carry out His will. Folks in the Bible often react as I might in the same situations—Really, LORD, I appreciate the vote of confidence, but this is beyond my ability, so I’ll pass.
1 Cor 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power….
On the front end, it makes perfect sense—God is calling me to do something difficult or outside my comfort zone or outside my area of expertise. Surely He’s just made a simple mistake. He’s got the wrong person. I’ll just let Him know. On the back end, when I do that, I’m telling God, the Creator of the universe, that He made a mistake. The ridiculousness of it is striking.
1 Cor 2:5 …so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this reminder that You have equipped me for your purpose, and that if I allow You, You can use me to spread Your light and Your love. Thank You for Your patience when I try to tell You Your business. Give me strength to step out in faith when You call me beyond my comfort zone. Help me to remember that I never go alone. Draw me closer. Amen.
Isaiah 50:7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like stone, determined to do His will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.
Have a blessed day.