Sunday Reading: Ephesians 3:8-12
Key Verse: Ephesians 3:12
12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through His faith.
Devotion:
Have you ever thought that just maybe you are not good enough to tell anyone about the gospel? Have you thought that your faith was insufficient or that you did not know enough? Well, it’s all a bit of a chicken and egg situation because the more that you do preach God’s Word, the more you will understand just how much there is to learn and the more you will realise that we are insufficient to teach as we are. It is not through our own wisdom and strength that we can give out God’s Word. Yes, we do have to have enough wisdom and knowledge to read or learn it in the first place – but the true understanding comes from The Holy Spirit as He shows us what we need to know for our next excursion into the bible.
The more we learn from Him, the more we understand just how far short of the mark we fall and the more we understand just how much we need Him in our lives. So if you think you are not good enough, then just maybe you have taken the first step already in understanding your position in your relationship with God!
Yes, the more we learn the more we are confident in saying the right thing when asked a question, but the less we know, the more we are willing to show others the basics of God’s Word. When I was first called to teach the youth group at our church I was terrified that the children would know more than I did! I have now been teaching for a number of years and very quickly learned that it is through God’s own power that I am able to do what I can! The fact that I teach is not based on how deep my faith is, but on His faith in me! Now, He is the God that created everything, including man – so does He know what I can do? Absolutely! He knows me better than I know myself, so why should I ever be worried about teaching His Word when He can use me exactly how He wants to... I just need to do the submitting to His authority!
Points to Ponder:
Do you obey your parents because you know they know more than you?
Do you submit to God as often as you should?
