WHY ME??

This blog will contain a few different accounts of the people's reaction to being 'called' by God to be His instrument. I just love God's sense of humour in whom He chooses to GO.

Have you ever felt like the job in front of you is too much for you. Well you are in good company.

Lets start with MOSES from the book of Exodus
"I am slow of speech .. slow of tongue ..I am not eloquent .. why is it You have sent me?
"I am a poor speaker how will Pharaoh listen to me??"

God says... "I will be with your mouth and teach you what to say" "I am the Lord"

Moses is very insecure, when he is asked to face Pharaoh he gets Aaron to speak for him which also turns out to be a huge mistake, hence the Golden Calf episode.

Like us Moses wanted God to fulfill His promise instantly - but - it was a process - and we all "hate" the "process"


now GIDEON ... from the book of Judges chapter 6
"My clan is the weakest in Manasseh" + "I am the least in my father's house"

The Lord ......
"The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valour"
"Go in this might of yours .. have I not sent you"


then JEREMIAH .. from the book of Jeremiah chapter 1
"Look, I cannot speak I am a youth"

The Lord ....
"I formed you, I knew you, I sanctified you, I ordained you, I have put My words in your mouth, I am ready to perform My word. I am with you, to deliver you"

Every task that was required of these men was enormous. Moses was being asked to face the ruler of Egypt and tell him to 'Let My people go' whilst Gideon, to form a very small army and defeat a very large one. Jeremiah, to face his own people and tell them what a gigantic mess they were making of their lives. Each one was making an effort to save his own people.

God has always called people to perform His words and we are not always willing. He has even used people who do not know Him to bring about amazing outcomes.

So when you are feeling the Why Me's remember you are not alone. You could be about to change a nation, if that is what He has called you to do.


The World Needs Our Footprints .. Love Jen