Success Is ObedienceSample

Feeling ill-equipped and under-qualified? Are you wrestling with an assignment from God because you don’t feel like you have what it takes? Or maybe you just don’t feel ready? 

That’s exactly how Jeremiah felt in today's verses. I would bet most of us have been there, telling ourselves that we trust God to lead us, but then dragging our feet because we can’t seem to trust ourselves enough to take that first step. 

But here’s the thing: when we say no to something God is asking of us based on our own talent or abilities, we are basically saying, “God, you didn’t make me good enough to do Your work.” And that, my friend, is a lie straight from the enemy. 

Wouldn’t it make sense that God’s “ask” is going to be bigger than our “talent” because He wants us to depend on Him? 

Don’t you think God’s plan is going to almost always include us stepping outside of our comfort zone because that’s where we get to give Him the most glory? 

I am convicted by all of this even as I am writing right now because I can’t help but feel like there is some pressure for ME to “get it right.”

But before I started writing, I prayed for those of you who will read this, and I prayed that the words written here would not be mine, but all His. I asked God to put His words in my mouth, and He is!

You don't have to be a Bible teacher or a devotional writer to relate to Jeremiah. If you are a follower of Christ, this pertains to you! He will give you everything you need to do the work He has called you to no matter what it is.

So whatever God is asking of you, will you do it? He literally created you so that you can. Just ask Him to reach out His hand and give you the exact words (as well as the energy, endurance, wisdom, and strength) to do it and to do it well!

Thank You, God, for Your Word that reminds me that it’s not in my power, but Yours, that I live! Help me to obey You. Help me to be courageous in doing whatever You have called me to do. I love You so much! Amen.