Be Encouraged !

     
     Exodus 4:10 (NIV)  "Moses said to the LORD, "O Lord, I have never been 
     eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your 
     servant.  I am slow of speech and tongue.   The LORD said to him, 
     "Who gave man his mouth?  Who makes him deaf or mute?  Who gives him 
     sight or makes him blind?  Is it not I, the LORD?  Now go; I will 
     help you speak and will teach you what to say."  

How many times have we allowed our human frailty to to get in the way of something big that God wanted to do? Exodus chapter 4 records many excuses that Moses gave to God before he finally obeyed His calling to lead the people out of Egypt. Moses understood how difficult a task it would be so he tried hard to get out of it. But God kept reminding Moses how great a God He is. Even though Moses thought that he was not articulate enough, God still called him. Even deafness or muteness is a condition that God can overcome. And, yes, even blindness is given to some, while others are given eyes to see. In whatever circumstances we may find ourselves in, God is more than big enough to, not only deliver us, but also use us to help deliver others. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." May God give us the same attitude the apostle Paul expressed about his weaknesses. Our shortcomings do not threaten God's purposes from being accomplished. Our willingness to cooperate with Him, however, is essential in receiving the blessings He gives to those who walk in obedience to Him.

God uses people to accomplish his purposes on earth. I pray that each person reading this will find the courage to believe that God wants to use them to make a difference in a world that so desperately needs the message of God's grace and mercy for mankind. Lord, enable us to disable our fears, and to become faithful servants of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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