Is there something that you feel God is asking you to do but you find yourself trying to ignore the prompting?
Yeah, me too.
We are usually readily obedient when God asks us to serve in an area where we feel competent, however when He asks us step out of our comfort zone we are less than eager. And far too often flat out disobedient.
Through the ages God has used the unqualified for His purposes in the lives of others. The Bible is filled with people called by God who quickly questioned their worthiness and ability to complete the task.
When we read God’s word we see that so many of those called questioned their calling – Noah, Moses, Rahab, Mary, Peter, Paul. We read that the maker of heaven and earth prompted, yet the called question and hesitate. It’s easy to imagine that we would jump at the chance to readily accept an invitation from the Lord to do something for His purposes.
We know their stories, we imagine their not me excuses, “I can’t speak well, I have an inappropriate past…and present, I don’t know how, I am a nobody, I have enough to do already, I really don’t like people much…” all valid excuses in human terms.
Not much has changed in thousands of years. Unfortunately, when called, “Who me?” continues to be the answer that rings through the heavens. I have done it and no doubt you have done it as well.
Whether it is to teach a simple study, facilitate a small group or plan an event. It is easy to question our abilities. I hope it is easy for you to see you are in great company as you question your abilities. I also hope you will consider this very simple statement, “Do it, even if you are unqualified and do it while afraid.”
The great thing about being under qualified is you learn more fully how to be dependent upon the Lord for the task. The great thing about doing something afraid – it exercises your “fear not” muscle and trust me, that is one muscle you need at full strength.
How amazing is God? It leaves me awestruck that God truly uses the unqualified and unworthy for His purposes to reveal His glory.
So that begs the question…what is it that God has called you to do that leaves you thinking, “Who me?”
I think it is time for you (and me) to do some “fear muscle strengthening” by accepting God’s call, together let’s step out in faith.
What is God asking you to do? Please share – sometimes saying (or typing) it out loud is the first step to making it happen!
I am crazy in love with my hubby, we have been married 26 years, our babies are now teens, chasing after God, and are a constant source of inspiration to me in the way they live their lives! My girl is as comfortable wearing mud as make up – but her beauty shines through either way and speaking into the lives of younger girls fuels the light within. My boy is compassionate and outdoors always active, quick to laugh and quick to help. He has dubbed his group of friends the “roof crashers” – sa-weet! (Proverbs 24:3-4)
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