For a long time, the biggest obstacle for me in sharing my faith with others was me. I did not feel equipped enough. I felt like my own past sin discredited me and my continued struggles disqualified me. Maybe if I worked harder or maybe if I just read my Bible a little more, I would be ready.
God used this passage to show me that what I was dealing with was the spirit of fear. I was letting my excuses take me off His mission for me. My timidity was playing right into the Devil’s hand.
I didn’t need to rely on my own flawed humanity because the strength I would draw on in those times of uncertainly and trouble was His, not mine. The gifts I possessed were His gifts. If He called me to speak boldly or to minister to an enemy, He would empower me. My job was to step out in faith.
I boast in God’s incredible grace in allowing and equipping me to be a part of His mission. If I draw near to Him, I can live a life without true fear. He can give me boldness to proclaim the life available in Him. He offers me gifts of power, love, and self-control. I should never be intimidated into silence.
And if I am ever in doubt on what to say, sometimes the best salvation message is my testimony. This is the story of how He saved me, changed me, blessed me, and continues a good work in me. It is the best evidence of the infinite power of God and His mercy.
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