Why would God call me to the World Race?
Why would He think I am qualified enough for something like this?
I have never been out of the country. I have never hiked. I mean, I’m in good enough shape to do that I guess, but since I have never done it.. it’s not my thing. I can’t stand to be away from my family for long periods of time, so how could I do it for a year? I enjoy the comfort of my community at home within my friends and family, why would You want to call me out of that? How could I forget about basketball? I have played this game my entire life and don’t think I have went longer than a day without touching a ball. You want me to give that up for a year too? Lord, do you know how strong of an individual you have to be in order to do something like this? I think You’ve called the wrong person..
Then He replied “Why NOT you?”
Too often I doubt myself and more importantly I doubt His calling on my life. It seems that in these moments I lose sight of who God is and focus on who I am not. I, for some strange reason, seem to think that I know what I am capable of when the Creator thinks otherwise. God created us from dust in His image and breathed life into us to go out and fulfill His will. Who am I to doubt Gods confidence in me to be a helping hand in completing His will and furthering His Kingdom? The World Race is going to be scary. The World Race is going to be intense. The World Race is going to be challenging in every way imaginable. But God is and always will be exactly who the Word says He is. No matter where I go in this lifetime, His Word will always remain true.
He is Immanuel, “God with us”.
As David proclaimed, “The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)
He is always with me. If God is for me, who can be against me? If God is with me, everywhere I go, what can stop me from living out His will for my life? NOTHING. Gods will will be done on this trip. I shall not fear anything because God is with me.
Are you like me? Do you doubt Gods calling for your life? Do you honestly feel that you are not capable of doing what He has called you to do? If you are then I have some advice for you.. DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS. Stop doubting yourself and stop doubting the fact that God has full confidence in you. Know that He would not call you if He did not think you could handle it. Stop doubting Him and doubt your doubts..
Why not me?
