“There is no ideal place for us to serve God except the place He sets us down.”
Truth For Life Devotional, Charles Spurgeon/Alistair Begg
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
I really connected with the above quote. So many times, I’ve felt inadequate to serve the Lord in the manner to which He was calling. I’ve felt insignificant in my little corner of the world. If I’m honest, that would be more often than not. The truth is, I am inadequate and I am insignificant when it comes to things of a spiritual nature. BUT……when I daily empty myself of the fear and self-doubt that Satan likes to hurl at me, and when I put on the armor of God, then I am ready for the spiritual task ahead.
Wherever you are in your walk of faith, God wants to use you. He will equip you specifically for the assignment He has for you. As Henry Blackerby wrote in the “Experiencing God” study that I participated in years ago, “He will drop you in the middle of where He is working.” You may not think you are capable, but rest assured, with His help, you are! He will never turn away one who is desirous of serving Him.
We are Christ’s ambassadors, and we’re the only means He has here on earth to spread the Good News. He will gladly use us in our place of influence, both for our good and His glory! I’m so thankful that He never gives up on us. He will take care of the details. We only have to be willing.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for this day. As I listen to the birds singing, I sense they are ushering in this beautiful, hot summer morning, I am reminded that You are always near—even as close as the beat of our heart. Thank You for equipping us with strength and wisdom so that we are able to represent You in a manner that is pleasing to You. When feelings of our own inadequacy creep in, I pray that You will snuff out those flames of the enemies arrows quickly. Instead, replace them with confidence that through You we can do all things. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.