Don’t make excuses. Obey God.

Many of us have been asked by God to do something for someone else. Some of us have been called to go into ministry whether it is full time or just volunteering in some capacity. It is common and easy to reject the idea that God can and will use you. It can be scary to accept that responsibility no matter how small or large it might seem.

God has simply asked for obedience from us. When we choose not to obey, we rob ourselves and others of the blessings that come with obedience. You may not see the value in doing something simple that God has asked you to do, but He sees the ripple effect of it. You may feel foolish doing it, but stepping out in faith is not a foolish matter. God uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.

I’ve found 3 excuses that people use when God calls them to do something.

1. There are others who are more qualified

When God was looking for the next king of Israel, he sent the prophet to Jesse’s house. Jesse called all of his sons, except one. After the prophet looked at all of the sons, he asked Jesse if he had any other kids. He said he had another one, but he was just a shepherd. David’s own father didn’t see his potential to be king.

Others may not be able too see what God sees in you. You may not even be able to see what God sees. We compare ourselves to others and their gifts and talents. God doesn’t do that. He looks to your heart and sees if He can accomplish His will through you. If He sees that in you, you should too. Don’t see yourself through the eyes of others. See yourself through the eyes of God.

2. There are others who are in line ahead of you

When it was time for Ruth to be redeemed by her kinsman, he said there were others who were in line first to redeem her. He went to the family member who was more closely related and offered her to him. He gave an excuse that marrying her would endanger what he already had. He gave up the right of Ruth to Boaz.

There may be other people who have been in ministry longer or have been waiting to be used by God longer than you. When it comes down to it, God knows if they’re ready to be used or not. It’s not about the time you have been waiting, but what you have done while waiting to be used. Boaz was prepared to redeem Ruth and didn’t make an excuse. He immediately married her and had a child. That child was David’s grandfather. Immediate obedience yields future results.

3. You are not ready to be used

When God called Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt, he made several excuses why he couldn’t do it. He asked, “who am I”, “what if no one listens to me” and then said “I’m not very good at speaking.” He was full of excuses why he couldn’t do what God asked him to do. He didn’t feel he was ready to follow his calling.
God did not call Moses nor you to do His will with your own ability. If He has called you, He will equip you with His ability to do His will. If you could do it on your own, you wouldn’t have to act in faith. When we step out in faith, God can accomplish more through us than we imagined. Take it one step at a time and God will accomplish the vision He has for you.

What is the next step God has asked you to take? What is keeping you from taking it? Don’t make an excuse that keeps you from doing what He asks. Step out in faith and trust Him to do what He said He will do. He won’t fail you or leave you alone.

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