No Excuses: Weakness…is no excuse
James 1:22 | But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
Exodus 4:10-12 | 10But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” 11Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? 12Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
2 Corinthians 12:8-10 | 8Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Discussion
What was Moses’s excuse for why He couldn’t follow God’s directions?
What insecurities or weaknesses do you have that make you feel like God can’t use you, people won’t listen to you, or you’re not good enough to make a difference?
According to 2nd Corinthians 12:9-10, God’s strength shines in our weakness. Are you willing to risk being weak so God’s power can show? Why or why not?
Insecurity and weakness are excuses that we use to hide our pride. How do you struggle with pride? How does that keep you from following the Lord?