Accepting Our Inadequacies

ACCEPTING OUR INADEQUACIES

"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God." - 2 Corinthians 3:5

Today's reading came at just the right time. I was having one of those moments last night where I was feeling very inadequate to be the President and CEO of America's KESWICK. So this one was timely and hit me right where it needed to hit:

"As we press past all our fears of being inadequate to fulfill the call God has on our lives, we begin to see the full blessing that comes with accepting our inadequacies. Paul wrote, Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God." (2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB

Here are some blessings from recognizing our inadequacies:

1. They drive us to God. If we feel we are self-sufficient in all
things, we may not seek the Lord's guidance.

2. They relieve us of the burden of trying to do the will of God in
our OWN strength. The burden rests on Him.

3. They force us to live our lives and do His work in the power of
the Holy Spirit.

4. They provide God the opportunity to demonstrate what great things
HE can do with so little. We know we are incapable and that HE is capable of all.

5. They free God to use us to the maximum of our potential. We stop
trying to interject our own contributions, giving all of who we are for HIS purposes.

6. They allow God to receive the full glory for HIS work. If we know
HE is responsible, we will point to HIM.

7. They enable us to walk in contentment and quietness of spirit.
Nothing is more satisfying than seeing God use our willingness to advance HIS kingdom.
-- from Pathways to His Presence - Charles Stanley (Nelson Publishers)

I know I needed this reminder today from HIS lips to my ears. God is faithful in speaking to our hearts.

Today's Scripture: Joshua 22-24; Luke 3

Great Quote: Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life. Charles (Chuck) Swindoll