– Exodus 3:11
But Why Me?
Has God ever asked you to do something you feel you're not capable of doing? Has He ever asked you to take the reins in a ministry, or to teach a Sunday School lesson, or maybe even to share your testimony in front of a group of strangers? How did it make you feel? Were you suddenly gripped with fear? Did your hands start sweating and your heart start beating faster at the prospect of having to take on a task that would take you way out of your comfort zone? Well take heart, calm your fears, get that heart-rate back down – You're not alone!
Whether your name is Abraham, or Jacob, or Joseph, or Moses, (or even Frank, Bob, Harry, or Jimmy), God has tasks for us that will take us beyond what we think we are capable of. Surely there are others who are more qualified to do these tasks, but for some reason, and in His infinite wisdom, God chooses us because we don't see the potential He created us with, and He wants to help us grow by stretching us. It's really the only way we will ever find out what we are capable of. For some of us, it's the only way we will ever try things that are new or different – we'd much rather stay where we are and stew in the familiar juices of mediocrity – it's just easier, and it requires no effort, and if we're really honest, it lets us stay off the ministry radar and allows us to live a benign Christianity – we are "there" but not effective.
It is through the "stretching" that we grow. It is going beyond ourselves that lets us see God move. It is the "new thing" that creates in us the kind of faith that God needs us to have in order for us to realize that through Him, ANYTHING is possible. It's His design, His way, His nature, and He wants us to realize the potential He created us with, but we have to be willing to answer His call and step forward. We have to say "yes" to the challenge, whatever it is, and then we need to let God give us the tools we need to succeed.
So take heart, calm your fears, get that heart-rate back down to a normal level . . . just know that your task is to simply say "yes." Once that's done, just let God lead you, because He's already cleared the path for your success. All He needs is for you to take that first step. Once you're on your way, the journey you take will show off how wonderful God is, and it will show you that your life was not meant to be spent as a spectator . . . you were created to be a servant of the Most High God, worthy and able to be called a leader – capable of any and every task!
Prayer
Father, thank You for reminding us that it's OK to wonder "why me?" By asking the question, we are able to see Your answer unfold before our very eyes, and we are able to grow and to increase our faith in You. Help us to never be fearful of serving You. Help us to have the confidence that by saying "yes," You will be faithful to help us and to see us through whatever task we face. Thank You for creating in us, the ability to grow beyond ourselves and to realize the potential You have created in each one of us.
Have a blessed day everyone!
– Richard
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