Your Excuses Can't Keep You From God's Calling

"Lord," Gideon replied, "how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!" The Lord said to him, "I will be with you." - Judges 6:15-16


Gideon thought he had a good excuse to get out of serving God. But the qualifications God looks for are different from what we might expect. Look at what service you are doing for God now in Afghanistan. Look at what your significant other is doing at home right now too. He often chooses the least likely people to do His work in order to demonstrate His power more effectively. Remember the Christmas Candlelight service? The local media was there to cover the event, and we are in a country where serving our God is...let's face it odd/different/politically insain. See how wonderful God is! He continues to move and make a way out of no way.

If you know God has called you to do something (preach, teach, lead the choir, change jobs, stand up for Him), stop trying to excuse yourself. He promises to give you the help and strength you need to get the job done.

Song: I'm Not Tired Yet
by Mississippi Mass Choir


Been working for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet)

Been running for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet)

Been working for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet) Repeat

Been singing for Jesus a long time
(I'm not tired yet) Repeat

Been running by day and praying by night
(I'm not tired yet)

I've gotta get going it's a mighty hard fight
(I'm not tired yet)

No,
(No, I'm not tired yet) (4x)


Are you making excuses to get out of something God wants you to do?