Equipped by the Sender

Matthew 10:6-7 (NIV) Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'

Have you ever felt the call of God upon your life? How about upon your year, month, week, etc. If you have, did you respond like I recently did?  "I don't have time. I really don't want to. I don't like being uncomfortable. I've already served on mission trips."

Any of this sound familiar? Every one of these excuses passed my lips. Have you sung this song a few times when you sensed God was trying to get you to step outside your comfort zone? Yeah, me too.

But, I have found that God will keep asking. He continues to convict me and nudge me until I finally recognize what is happening. Years ago, before my very first mission trip to Honduras, I told God I had nothing to offer anyone. I was convinced that my abilities were limited to what I knew, my education, my gifts and skills. Then someone shared with me these words, "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called."

Yup, that wiped away all my excuses.

Matthew 10:1-10