Whom am I that I should go?

Whom am I that I should go?

God asked Moses what he had in his hand. Only a rod. a shepherd's rod. A simple tool. And look what he did with it. Moses felt insecure because of a lack of elequence. Yet God said He would give him the words to speak. Even Jonah had doubts. He was sure the people wouldn't listen to him.

How did God feed the multitudes? With a little boys simple lunch a multitude of people were fed, sustained and satisfied. What would have happened if the boy held back 'knowing that it wouldn't be enough?'

Do you have great talents, great abilities, or great goodness? If you do, you stand alone. If you do God might not need you. He might not be able to use you, that is until you realise that even your greatest abilities are small in comparison to God. God does not ask for greatness, strengths or goodness.

It's not who or what we are but in our dedication to him. Are we willing to release that little thing for God to use for his purpose? Are we willing to give God free reign? Only then will we be given freedom - released to serve. God does not ask you to be perfect. Just willing, obedient and faithful in what you have been given.

We need to step out in faith and use the talents and gifts that God has given us and not be afraid to be seen as imperfect or as a failure. Our greatest abilities are very small compared to God. Our talents and giftings may be small but God uses even the smallest things.

The secret is not in who we are or what we are but in our dedication to Him. God knows what can be accomplished with the little we have to offer Him. It all depends on whether we are willing to give Him free reign.

What God leads people to do does not always make logical sense to his mind. His spirit may affirm it and his mind reject it, especially if it would be out of the ordinary or unpleasant or if it would require personal sacrifice or discomfort.

Fear of rejection, mistakes and failure cause people to make the worst mistake of all - that of doing nothing. If we did all the things we are capable of doing we would astound ourselves.

It is satan's task to convince every individual that they are unworthy. God has called you - you are answerable only to Him, not satan or other people.

God keeps track of how faithful you are to your calling, how concerned you are over lost souls, how willing to be obedient you are, how close a walk you have with Him.

We don't have to be gifted in speaking to speak for God. God uses ordinary people who may have limited abilities. God wants people who are available to be used by Him.

From little things big things grow.

It's not what we have that counts, but what we do with what we've got. Focus on what you've got, not with what you haven't. Don't focus on what you can't do. Excel in what you can do and do it well.

Remember, we can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us.

Michelle Cozins