HCP - Ep. 79 - You Don’t Have What It Takes - But God Does

On this HCP episode Larry  and Drew discuss the mistake many pastors make in working out of our strengths and gifting over resting in and pursuing God’s presence and power in our lives. Often our default is to rely on our abilities and experience but is that what people need to experience - more of you? No, we’re called to first and foremost, rest in the grace and provision of God. “He doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called”. God will of course use your giftings, He’s the One who gave them to you, but not at the expense of your understanding and relying on God’s presence and power.

At some point in ministry you will “run out of gas”, in your proverbial tank of ability. At that moment, the Spirit of God reminds you that this has never been about you and how amazing you are. As David defeats Goliath (because of God’s power), as Mary gives birth and parents the Holy Son of God (by God’s grace). Even Paul mentions in Phil. 3 the need to lessen the importance of accolades and prideful qualifications over knowing Christ.

May the people God has given us to care for see His love and mercy in our lives of dependance upon Him. May they see His strength in our weakness.

Find hope in knowing that even though YOU DON’T have what it takes to do the ministry effectively, He DOES - He’s all you’ve ever needed. May we humble ourselves and be filled with His abiding presence. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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