When God called Moses to go into Pharaoh’s palace and announce, ‘Let my people go,’ Moses responded by saying, ‘Please send someone else.’ Is that how you feel today? If so, here’s what God told Moses: ‘Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say’ (v. 12 NIV). When God calls you, He equips you. But He doesn’t necessarily do it in advance. Sometimes your training takes place while you’re doing what God said. And that can be scary. Maybe you’ve been saying to God, ‘I’m afraid to speak in front of people – why are You asking me to lead this group?’ Or ‘Why would You want me to apply for this job when I’m not really qualified?’ You can’t rely on your own perspective. When God asks you to do something, the only qualifications you need are His strength and His ability. The rest is on-the-job training. You just must trust God and act on His urging. That doesn’t mean you’ll never be afraid. You will. But that’s when you must exercise your faith to stretch and grow beyond what you can imagine and start doing what needs to be done based on what you currently know. That can be humbling. You’ll find yourself more dependent on God than ever. You’ll probably need to ask a lot of questions of those around you – and sometimes more than once. But don’t be afraid to ask, to make mistakes, to seek help, or to try new ways of doing things. If God called you, you’re the right person for the job. Never lose sight of that.
What now?
Join in with a group at your church that you don’t normally get involved with. Ask if you can lead the group for one session. Even if you’re not comfortable doing it, give it a try. You might be surprised to discover a hidden gift for speaking or teaching.