Devotion:
Read Judges 6:11-16.
God calls Gideon to lead his people against the oppressive Midianites. God assures Gideon that he won’t be doing this on his own. “I will be with you,” God told Gideon, and God promised to give him the strength he needed to overcome the opposition. In spite of this clear promise for strength, Gideon made excuses. Seeing only his limitations and weaknesses, he failed to see how God could work through him. However, God sees past the limitations to the possibilities.
Like Gideon, we are called to serve God in specific ways. Although God promises us the tools and strength we need, we often make excuses. But reminding God of our limitations only implies that he does not know all about us or that he has made a mistake in evaluating our character, which is neither true or accurate. Don’t spend time making excuses. Instead spend it doing what God wants you to do.
Personal Worship Option:
What specific fear holds you back from accepting new opportunities at school, work, home, or church? Ask God to help you overcome it.
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