You’re Ready [Here I am pt. 2]

Main Idea: When you give God your availability, He gives you the ability. Isaiah 6:1-10 Each of us are called to serve the Kingdom of God by ministering to people in some way, yet we typically hesitate to fulfill that calling because we feel like we are either not ready or qualified to do what God has called us to do. We feel inadequate and unworthy, so we count ourselves out from being able to be used by God to do anything significant. Today, we’re going to talk about how God still calls us to a greater purpose even though none of us are perfect. We’re going to unpack the common insecurity of not being holy enough and look at how God actually takes away our guilty conscience. Then we’re going to talk about the power of showing up anyway, even when you feel like you’re not enough. The reason that this topic is so important is because so many people miss out on their calling along with God’s power and presence because of this massive insecurity in our self-perception. You would experience the passion and joy that comes with God if you would allow yourself to walk by faith and not by how you see yourself. — 1. You Are Sinful [NOT A SINGLE PERSON IS PERFECT] Romans 3:20 Even though we all know that no one is perfect, we still often feel like we are somehow more inadequate than other people. We count ourselves out as we put people like the pastor on a pedestal because we think that we are the only ones who are still struggling with sin or being a “good” christian. — 2. God Is Holy [GOD IS NOT WAITING TO DESTROY YOU] Zechariah 3:1-2 We often think that God is waiting to slam dunk us to hell, but the way he reveals Himself in scripture is much more merciful, compassionate and patient than that. You are His dearly loved creation, and He chooses to call Himself your Heavenly Father. You didn’t decide that He is like your Heavenly Father, He did. Recognizing that He first loved you should help you to realize that He is not simply waiting to get rid of you. — 3. You Are Called [REDEMPTION IS TURNING YOUR MISTAKE INTO A CALLING] I find that many times, God uses what is weak or painful in our lives to bring about strength and beauty. It’s His quality of redemption that empowers us sinners to become saints. And if you allow yourself to believe this truth, you’ll realize that when you simply make yourself available to God, He will give you the ability to fulfill whatever calling or purpose He has called you to. — To learn more or donate, visit gravetopchurch.com  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok by searching @gravetopchurch