Do *I* like being scared? Do *you* like being scared? Of course not! No one does!
Ask Moses! God gave him a big assignment--to lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt, to be God's spokesman, delivering God's commandments...and what did Moses say? "God, I can't do this...I can't even talk! I'm nobody! Why would you choose me? Choose Aaron--he can talk just fine!"
And God said, "No...I want YOU...I LIKE to use SCARED people--for then, I know they will have to depend not on their own talents, abilities, and wisdom--but on ME!"
Ask Gideon! God gave him a big assignment--to lead His people in battle, to overcome the enemy, to win for the Lord...and what did Gideon say? "God, I can't do this...I can't even march. I'm a farmer! Why would You choose ME?"
And God said, "I want YOU...I LIKE to use SCARED people--for then, I know they will have to depend not on their own talents, abilities, and wisdom--but on ME!"
Ask Mary! God gave her a big assignment--to bear the Son of God, to raise Him in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, to train and teach Him in the ways of God...and what did this very SCARED young virgin say? "Be it unto me according to Thy Word."
And God said, "Fear not, Mary...I have chosen you," and she, in simple faith, surrender and trust, became the mother of our Lord.
Moses went to lead, Gideon went to march--and Mary went to bear a Child, each of them scared--but chosen; each of them fearful--but committed to obey, in the Name of the Lord!
And that's how you and I will go--wherever He sends us, whatever He calls us to do--in the Name of the Lord--for God loves to use SCARED people! When the assignment is too big, when the call is too great, when your lunch is too small, get ready for God to use you! That's just how He works--and HE will be with you!
And so, SCARED people that we are, Lord, use us! If Moses, Gideon and Mary can respond, so can we--with Your help, Your wisdom and Your strength. Scared or not--here we come, ready to do Thy Will!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts" Zechariah 4:6.
Draw from the Well--a song and a prayer for renewing strength for this day
We Are the People of the Lord--enjoy the lyrics & tune.
"Lord, You've chosen me, You've called me--and I need Your help. I can't do it by myself, but I know that 'I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me' and it is in that Word, I will rest, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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