If it's based on ability, we're in a lot of trouble. Even the most talented person is woefully inadequate for the task of doing God's work and will. Fortunately, the key requirement is AVAILABILITY, not ABILITY.
"Now it came about on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt, that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 'I am the LORD; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you.' But Moses said before the LORD, 'Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?' " (Exodus 6.28-30)
Whether Moses was overly modest or realistic about his speaking abilities, God's call must surely have seemed infinitely beyond his limited abilities. And it was, as it is our abilities. But, his inability was not an obstacle:
"Then the LORD said to Moses, 'See, I make you as God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land.' " (Exodus 7.1-2)
The call was based on God's provision, not natural ability. God would make Moses to be "as God to Pharaoh". The words he was to speak were "all that I command you".
Moses serves as an example of what God calls each of us to. Speech impediments, and other limitations, are no obstacle to the God who gave us our tongue and our being. As has been said, He doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Such as He did for Moses, and He does for us.
What mission has He called you to? I've never met a believer who didn't exhibit some form of call or passion for God's work. But, I've met plenty of people with Moses-type excuses about speaking inability, lack of knowledge, etc. Again, He doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. If He has given you a passion and a calling, He will surely provide the resources and abilities. But, step number one is being available - ready and willing to take the first step of faith that will require His full resources for success.
Are you fully surrendered and available, or hesitant and taking inventory of your inabilities? God powerfully used Moses, and He can powerfully use you. Today is the day to take a decisive step in the direction of the call He has extended to you.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
"Now it came about on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt, that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 'I am the LORD; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you.' But Moses said before the LORD, 'Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?' " (Exodus 6.28-30)
Whether Moses was overly modest or realistic about his speaking abilities, God's call must surely have seemed infinitely beyond his limited abilities. And it was, as it is our abilities. But, his inability was not an obstacle:
"Then the LORD said to Moses, 'See, I make you as God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land.' " (Exodus 7.1-2)
The call was based on God's provision, not natural ability. God would make Moses to be "as God to Pharaoh". The words he was to speak were "all that I command you".
Moses serves as an example of what God calls each of us to. Speech impediments, and other limitations, are no obstacle to the God who gave us our tongue and our being. As has been said, He doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Such as He did for Moses, and He does for us.
What mission has He called you to? I've never met a believer who didn't exhibit some form of call or passion for God's work. But, I've met plenty of people with Moses-type excuses about speaking inability, lack of knowledge, etc. Again, He doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. If He has given you a passion and a calling, He will surely provide the resources and abilities. But, step number one is being available - ready and willing to take the first step of faith that will require His full resources for success.
Are you fully surrendered and available, or hesitant and taking inventory of your inabilities? God powerfully used Moses, and He can powerfully use you. Today is the day to take a decisive step in the direction of the call He has extended to you.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
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