But Moses said to God “Who am I, that I should go to Pharoah and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” – Exodus 3:11
When Moses was called to free the Israelites he wasn’t all that sure he wanted to do it. Pick someone else, he said. Someone who can speak more clearly. Surely there is someone better qualified than me. But God had already chosen Moses for this particular task.
There is something I believe God has called me to do. He has prepared me, He has given me the tools, the training, and even the desire. But my fears got in the way. My insecurities. So I said to God “pick someone else”. Someone more qualified, someone better, more capable.
I bargained with God. Look God, I can do this for you instead. Or this, or even that. And He told me it was great to do this or this or even that. Because all of those things are good things. But it is not what I have asked of you.
So I’m going to face my fears and trust that God knows what’s best. Because then not only will I have peace with Him, I will also have peace with myself.
Oh my, I got chills reading that.
ReplyDeleteGet it girl : )
And God will bless you for your obedience. He doesn't call us to do things He hasn't equipped us to do and looks like He has given you everything you need. Look forward to seeing how God is going to work through you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind if I publish an insanely long comment here Deborah.:) When I read this post I just had to go search my emails for this thing my mom sent me a while back...I too feel like I want God to use someone better for various reasons, I feel to unsure, too afraid, too fearful of confrontation, etc. So this list is so true and so encouraging!:)
ReplyDeleteThe next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
Zaccheus was too small
Paul was too religious
Timothy had an ulcer
AND
Lazarus was dead!
However...
God was there for all of them!
That list encourages me because well, of all the things God might ask me to do, preaching naked probably isn't one of them. *wipes forehead in relief*
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle, I'm trying to get it! Doing my best :)
ReplyDeleteShanda, Yes, I believe you are right, I'm still a little confused about why He wants me to do what He wants and what it has to do with His purposes but I may never have that answer, that's I guess where faith comes in.
And Colleen, love the list! haha, I hope you were able to cut/paste that! I do try to keep in mind that the people God used were flawed,but it always helps to hear it again. Thanks for the encouragement! :)