When Your Not Enough Meets His I Am

Have you ever turned down an opportunity because you felt unqualified? Maybe you thought, "I’m not smart enough," or "I don’t have the right personality." Moses was right there with you. He was staring at a huge mission from God and could only see his own stutters and insecurities. He was so focused on his "slow tongue" that he forgot who he was talking to.

In Exodus 4:11, we find God's powerful answer to our excuses: And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?. God wasn't offended by Moses' weakness; He was simply reminding Moses who designed him in the first place. The Hebrew word for mouth is peh, which refers to our literal speech and the way we communicate. God is essentially saying, "I’m the one who built the hardware; don't you think I can handle the software?"

We often spend so much time focusing on what we lack that we forget who the Yhvh is. This covenant name for God reminds us that He is the self-existent Creator who is actively involved in our lives. He isn't limited by our perceived disabilities or our quiet voices. As we see later in 2 Corinthians 12:9, God’s strength actually shows up best when we are at our weakest. Your limitation isn't a barrier to God; it’s actually a platform for His power to be seen.

Application

Today, identify one excuse you’ve been giving God for why you can't do something He has put on your heart. Instead of focusing on your own ability, focus on the Maker's authority. Take one small step of faith in that area today, trusting that He will provide the words or the strength right when you need it.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for making me exactly as I am. When I feel inadequate, help me remember that Your power is more than enough to cover my weakness. Use me for Your glory today. Amen.