Jeremiah 1:7 - part 1

But the LORD said to me" "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' For you shall go to all to whom I send you, And whatever I command you, you shall speak."
Jeremiah 1:7

Jeremiah had his excuse. It seemed reasonable to him. He was too young. A more experienced man was needed for the job. God could surely find someone else. God was making a mistake. I doubt Jeremiah thought it through enough to realize he was telling God that he knew better at what he, Jeremiah, was capable of than God did. It was a pride thing I guess. Jeremiah was afraid to do what God wanted him to do, Jeremiah felt inadequate to do what God was asking, Jeremiah figured God must not be looking at things the way He should be. It is a little overwhelming that God knows what we are able to do better than we do. We think, I can't speak to my neighbor about Jesus, because .... God knows better. He sees past our fears and what we feel are our inabilities. God looks at us and sees us as we can be if we accept His power, courage, and strength. He will give us the words, He will give us the muscles, He will give us the wisdom, He will give us the brothers and sisters to help. We just need to accept the gifts He wants to give us that will allow us to carry out our mission. We need to look past the fear and excuses that often seem to spring to mind immediately when God gives us a mission. Look past our frailties to God's strength. He promises to give us whatever it is we need to complete the task that He needs done.

Lord,
Help me to not make excuses. Help me to trust in You to provide whatever is needed to allow me to do the assignment you give me.