MAY 29
And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. (1 Cor. 2:13 ESV)
Most weekends, I deliver a message to tens of thousands of people at all of our different Life. Church locations over satellite video. However, I rarely see more than several hundred people in one location at one time. If I saw them all at once, it would freak me out! The first time I ever spoke in front of tens of thousands of people in a huge stadium, I almost lost more than just my voice!
Overwhelmed, I prayed, “Lord, help me to do this. I know I am your chosen instrument to carry your message to these people this day.” I felt like I had no right to be there whatsoever, but when I remembered that God had brought me there, then I could step out with authority.
I’m not the best. I’m not a Bible scholar. But God has chosen and appointed me, and I take confidence in this truth. He has called me and I continue to fulfill that calling to the best of my ability. It’s not about being a flawless speaker; it’s about my faithfulness and what God wants to do through me.
The same is true for you.
Maybe it’s not speaking or preaching, but sooner or later he will stretch your boundaries beyond what’s comfortable and convenient. You’ll be tempted to bail because you’re scared or intimidated or unsure of yourself. That’s when you pray and remember it’s not up to you—it’s up to God in you.
Power Lift
As I continue to grow in my faith, Lord, don’t let me settle for a comfortable plateau or back away from scary opportunities. You are my authority and I am your ambassador wherever I go today.
Groeschel, Craig. Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Print.