“If
you can't pray as you want to, pray as you can. God knows what you mean”-
Vance Havner
Prayer in Times of Inadequacy – Dr.
Charles Stanley
After Nehemiah heard about the
desperate condition of the Jews who had returned from exile to Jerusalem, his
heart was burdened (Neh. 1:3-4). By getting his attention in this way, the Lord
could reveal what He wanted Nehemiah to do. Scripture doesn't spell out the
man's reaction on realizing that he was to be a part of the solution, but we
can imagine a sense of inadequacy probably engulfed him. How could he possibly
help? He wasn't even near Jerusalem, and as a servant of the king, he didn't
have the freedom to pack up and leave.
But whenever God puts a burden
on our hearts, He will open a door to accomplish His will. In this case, the
Lord used Nehemiah's sad expression and desperate prayer to prepare a pagan
king to send him on his mission.
How do you respond when you
sense the Lord is calling you to a task that seems beyond your abilities? Do
you list all the reasons you can't possibly do it? God already knows everything
about you and the situation. He's not asking your permission to proceed;
rather, He is calling you to move forward with faith and obedience. He didn't make
an error in choosing you for the task, but you will make a huge mistake if you
refuse to do it.
God will equip you for whatever
He calls you to do. Because the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer, we
have all we need to fulfill the Lord's mission. Instead of letting inadequacy
hinder you from obeying, let it drive you to your knees so you can arise with
renewed insight and power
Sid Stewart
Executive Director, Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc.www.havenofrest.cc
864 226-6193
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