- Mar 1, 2025
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In our walk of faith, when we face adversity and doubts creep in, we should never be too hard on ourselves. Even some of God's most faithful servants had their doubts at first. For example, when GOD called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses replied, "But I'm not a good speaker, LORD." He essentially said, "I'm not the right person for this job."
Jeremiah, on the other hand, felt too young and inexperienced to be a prophet. He said, "LORD, I am too young!"
And Jonah actually ran away from GOD's call because he was afraid of what might happen if the people of Nineveh listened to him. The Assyrians were his enemies, and he didn't want to warn them, fearing they would repent and be forgiven by GOD. So he ran away because he desired to see them punished for their sins.
While the stories show GOD's grace extend to all including those we think don't deserve his mercy, what is also just as amazing is the fact that GOD didn't choose Moses, Jeremiah, and Jonah because of their skills or experience — HE chose them because He knew HE could use them as vessels to do HIS BIDDING. Their stories teach us that it's okay to acknowledge our limitationS but they should not hold us back. In fact, it's a reminder that we need GOD's help and power to do what HE has called us to do.
When we stumble, hesitate, or allow doubts cloud our paths, we must at times remember GOD is patient and merciful. He knows we're not perfect, and He's willing to work with us to build our faith.
What can we do in response:
- pray for strength, spending time to read scripture so the stories of men of GOD like Moses, Jeremiah, Jonah, and others can inspire us to keep going,. We should also honestly identify our weaknesses and pray that the LORD ALMIGHTY may HELP us overcome them.
If we focus on GOD's power and promises, HE WILL equip us with all we need to serve HIM effectively in whatever capacity we are called.
Jeremiah, on the other hand, felt too young and inexperienced to be a prophet. He said, "LORD, I am too young!"
And Jonah actually ran away from GOD's call because he was afraid of what might happen if the people of Nineveh listened to him. The Assyrians were his enemies, and he didn't want to warn them, fearing they would repent and be forgiven by GOD. So he ran away because he desired to see them punished for their sins.
While the stories show GOD's grace extend to all including those we think don't deserve his mercy, what is also just as amazing is the fact that GOD didn't choose Moses, Jeremiah, and Jonah because of their skills or experience — HE chose them because He knew HE could use them as vessels to do HIS BIDDING. Their stories teach us that it's okay to acknowledge our limitationS but they should not hold us back. In fact, it's a reminder that we need GOD's help and power to do what HE has called us to do.
When we stumble, hesitate, or allow doubts cloud our paths, we must at times remember GOD is patient and merciful. He knows we're not perfect, and He's willing to work with us to build our faith.
What can we do in response:
- pray for strength, spending time to read scripture so the stories of men of GOD like Moses, Jeremiah, Jonah, and others can inspire us to keep going,. We should also honestly identify our weaknesses and pray that the LORD ALMIGHTY may HELP us overcome them.
If we focus on GOD's power and promises, HE WILL equip us with all we need to serve HIM effectively in whatever capacity we are called.
