MADE FOR THIS (You have what it takes)

SCRIPTURE READING : JEREMIAH 1

v5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." (NIV)

One of the most tragic things that we as the body of Christ struggle with in our daily walk is the internal battle of whether we will or will not make it in our walk of salvation, especially when faced with trials. There is a tendency of many thinking that this means one's faith is weak or inadequate. This is far from it. Our adversary, the devil, has one tactic that he implements when trying to get us off course.... that is PLANTING DOUBT.

He keeps whispering questions that always prove us inadequate of carrying out the work laid for us or even living a successful life faithfully. This is the only way he gets to us. The rest, he leaves to us to make decisions. He cannot force us to do what we decide not to do. We have authority over him, but we don't know how to use it; and so, we give in to doubt.

The first chapter of Jeremiah assures us that we have what it takes to carry out the work laid in front of us. How? WE WERE CREATED FOR IT. In verse 5 God reminds the prophet that, even before he was in his mother's womb his life was already mapped out by God to be a prophet to the nations. Take a second and imagine this.... before your mom and dad knew they'd meet (if they did)... before they even planned on having kids... God had already mapped out what it is you were to do on earth. Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!
So, my life already has a purpose?!? Yes it does! That purpose was set by God even before you saw the light of day (or the darkness of your mom's womb).

Then God continues in this chapter to assure us that He will protect us against all those who rise against us; He says He has given us His Word, so that we know what, when and how to say what He commands us to.
I especially love the last verse, where God says, "THEY WILL FIGHT AGAINST YOU BUT WILL NOT OVERCOME YOU' FOR I AM WITH YOU AND WILL PROTECT YOU,"...
God doesn't promise a life without battles, but He does promise victory. This is awesome.

So, let's take heart and be encouraged, knowing that our struggles are not here to tear us down, for our victory is certain if we trust in God.

PRAYER:
Father I thank You for my life; I thank You that I have all that I need to carry out the life You created me to live; I thank You for reminding me that the battles I have are already won because You fight for me. From this day forward, I will no longer feel inadequate, but I will do what You say confidently and excellently. With You by my side, I will prevail. All this I declare in the Name, Jesus, AMEN