Don’t Hold Back!
Occasionally, I run across individuals who have special giftings and talents from the LORD that are so vital and necessary in today’s world and yet not being used. When confronted about the situation, the answer normally revolves around the issue of “feelings of inadequacy”—a lack of education, experience or similar reasons.
I am reminded of a similar Biblical account of a young man named Amos. Amos was a young shepherd who GOD chose to give an important message to His people through. The account I want to focus on goes as such: “Then Amaziah said to Amos, Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah. Earn your living and give your prophecies there, but don’t ever prophesy at Bethel again, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple. So Amos answered Amaziah, I was not a prophet or the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman, and I took care of sycamore figs. But the Lord took me from following the flock and said to me, Go, prophesy to My people Israel. Now hear the word of the Lord” (Amos 7:12-16).
In the eyes of the religious leaders, Amos was probably the least likely individual to be chosen to deliver GOD’s message. In fact, the high priest, Amaziah, told him to go somewhere else with what he had to say. Rather than acknowledging the credibility of Amos’ message from the LORD in light of the terrible state the nation of Judah was in, Amaziah ridiculed him and ran him off.
It is important that we recognize “The LORD calls and uses those whom He chooses!” If GOD has given you a special talent or gifting to be used for the sake of His Kingdom and you suffer from feelings of inadequacy, you are not alone. Our world seeks to suppress the TRUTH in any way it can and Satan will utilize others, including religious leaders, to give you feelings of inadequacy. When GOD truly sends you forth with his message or gifting or talent, allow the adequacy of GOD’s Spirit to overcome your own feelings of inadequacy.
When GOD opens a door, step through it with boldness! Don’t hold back!
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