Word for the day "Overcoming Inadequacy"

^{Deuteronomy 1:19 (NLT)} “Then, just as the Lord our God commanded us, we left Mount Sinai and traveled through the great and terrifying wilderness, as you yourselves remember, and headed toward the hill country of the Amorites. When we arrived at Kadesh-barnea, ²⁰ I said to you, ‘You have now reached the hill country of the Amorites that the Lord our God is giving us. ²¹ Look! He has placed the land in front of you. Go and occupy it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you. Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged!Standing on the edge of the Promised Land, the Israelites were overcome by fear. The size and strength of the enemy contrasted sharply with their own weakness and inability. Because we are human, everyone at times will experience inadequacy and the uncomfortable feelings that accompany it. The issue you and I face is not whether we are sufficient for a task, but how we will respond when a challenge is beyond our capabilities. Many of us are standing on the edge of God’s promises for our lives today!Like the children of Israel, we can give in to fear and then focus on the expectation of certain failure. As the obstruction grows in our minds, our feet run in the opposite direction, away from the challenge and toward our comforts. However, turning away from the task that God has given us will lead us not to security but into bondage. By allowing fear to control our choices, we'll become chained to feelings of inadequacy, which will shape our future decisions and, ultimately, our destinies.As a result of their refusal to trust the Lord and move forward to conquer the land, the Israelites were consigned to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. The men and women who did not believe God's promise never saw the land that He wanted to give them. Opportunities are always lost when we succumb to our fears, comforts, and weaknesses.When God calls you to a task beyond your abilities, instead of giving in to your feelings, choose to rely on what you know about Him and His promises. By moving forward in faith despite your inadequacy, you will discover the Lord's faithfulness. He always empowers us for the works He assigns. Today’s message is especially for leaders, leaders in the making, youth and young adults, survivors of abuse, addictions, and all kinds of afflictions. Blessings and Love always!