Will God Ever Ask You to Do Something You Can't Do?
Discover the answer to the question, "Will God ever ask you to do something you can't do?" Learn how God's strength works through our weaknesses with biblical examples and insights from the KJV Bible.
JESUS CHRIST
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God’s Strength in Our Weakness
One of the central themes in the Bible is that God often uses our weaknesses to display His strength. The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." This powerful verse indicates that when we feel inadequate, God’s strength uplifts and empowers us.
Examples from the Bible
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Throughout the Scriptures, we find instances where God commands His servants to undertake seemingly impossible tasks. Consider Moses, who felt ill-equipped to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In Exodus 4:10, Moses responds to God’s call, saying, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.” Yet, God reassures him in Exodus 4:12, "Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say." Thus, Moses’s apparent inadequacies were fortresses for God's power.
Similarly, Gideon doubted his capacity to save Israel from the Midianites. Judges 6:15 records his reluctance: “Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.” Nevertheless, God affirmed Gideon's calling in Judges 6:16, “Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.” Gideon's victory eventually testified to God's might working through human frailty.
Faith and Obedience
Faith plays a vital role when we confront tasks that seem too great. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” When God calls us to a daunting mission, He asks for our trust and obedience, not because of our strength, but because of His unfailing power.
Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages believers with these words: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." By relying on God’s guidance and wisdom, we can perform tasks that transcend our innate abilities.
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God Equips the Called
God's calling is always accompanied by His equipping. Philippians 4:13 assures us, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." This verse emphasizes that our capability to fulfill God’s demands hinges not on our power but on Christ’s strength within us.
Additionally, Ephesians 2:10 reveals an essential truth about our purpose, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Our tasks are divinely ordained, and God equips us for the good works He has planned.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the question, “Will God ever ask you to do something you can't do?” can be answered with a resounding “No” when we factor in God’s empowerment. Through biblical examples, we see that God consistently calls individuals to roles that seem insurmountable but provides the means and strength to accomplish these tasks. The inherent message in these examples is that it is not about our capability but about God’s ability within us.
When faced with divine assignments that challenge our limits, remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 19:26, “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Embrace His calling with faith and trust that His strength will see you through.