Opening Doors by David Jeremiah

Wednesday, February 28 Opening Doors    In His hand are the deep places of the earth; the heights of the hills are His also. Psalm 95:4    Have you ever felt lost or unsure? Even the disciples, who spoke to Jesus face to face, felt confusion, fear, and uncertainty from time to time. When Jesus asked them to feed the crowd of thousands, they lacked the resources to complete the task, until someone found a young boy with a lunch. When a storm’s waves shuddered their boat, they lacked the power to save themselves, until Christ stepped out to calm the sea.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 16:13-20

Thankfully our feelings, abilities, and resources are not an indicator of God’s power, or of our usefulness to the kingdom. Even in the Old Testament, some people questioned God’s calling: Moses wondered how he would lead the Israelites to freedom, Saul hid among the equipment when he was about to be declared king, and Jonah walked in the opposite direction of God’s call. The solution and key to the challenges being faced lies not in our power or abilities, but in God. He is the source of truth, wisdom, power, guidance, and ability. Nothing can thwart His purpose or deter His calling on a person’s life. When we stop looking at our circumstances, and begin looking to Him, everything changes. Whatever challenge or opportunity you are facing today, turn your eyes toward Jesus—He has the power to open the door and He will walk through it with you! God does not choose people because of their ability, but because of their availability. Brother Andrew