JUDGES 6:14

“The Lord turned to him and said, ‘Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?’”

To Ponder:

As I read this reading in Judges, I can Identify with Gideon. I know the things in me that I see and know that make me unsituble to do this things that God sks me to. Yet God did not tell Gideon fo focus on these things. He did not tell him to wait until he felt stronger, braver, more prepared, or more ready. Instead, He said, “Go in the strength you have.” Gideon did not have much stregnth at this point. But this did not matter to God.

This means what we have right now, our current abilities, our small faith, even our imperfect courage is enough for God to begin working through us. God does not ask for perfection. He asks for willingness.

Sometimes we delay stepping out because we think we need more: more confidence, more clarity, more resources, more training etc. But God’s starts where we are, trusting that he will provide what we need along the way.

What if the strength we already have, no matter how small is exactly what God wants to use?

Prayer:

Lord, help me to stop waiting for the perfect moment and to trust you with what I have right now. Give me the courage to step out in faith, even when I feel unready. Remind me that you are the one who sends me and strengthens me. Use my life for your purpose, just as I am. Amen

Today’s devotion is written by Pr Nich, LifeWay Epping