Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

God Makes Us Competent

By Guest Blogger August 3, 2011 Devotion, Faith, Hope, Inspirational, Life, Prayer

And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. — 2 Corinthians 3:3-6

This piece of Scripture is something God showed me the beginning of the year when I was praying and fasting. As the year has progressed, I’ve found myself becoming dependent upon its reassurance that my competence in my ministry, in my writing, and in my marriage and family all come from God.

I fall short on a daily basis but knowing that my sufficiency (or adequacy) comes from God is such and relief and comfort! I don’t have to be perfect in order for God to use me in the lives of those around me.

Jesus writes the story of salvation on our hearts. That is the story He asks us to live out and share on a daily basis. And God gives us everything we need to do it.

I know I need constant reminding of this. I have this verse written and bookmarked in my journal for frequent reference as a reminder of who’s really in control and to use in my prayers asking God to help me meet the challenges in my life. This is part of the hope we have in Jesus. He is everything and all we need.

What piece of Scripture reassures you?

Praying and believing,
Dineen

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4 thoughts on “God Makes Us Competent”

  1. TiAnna Mae

    Thank you for this! For the longest time, I would not get involved in church, because I didn’t feel good enough or I felt that people would judge me for things in the past or even things I was currently dealing with. Once I cast all of those feelings of doubt off, and started moving in Him, things became easier for me.

  2. Dineen

    You are most welcome, TiAnna Mae! Don’t be surprised if God uses those very same experiences to help others. That’s an amazing blessing! Hugs!

  3. Iris

    There are so many Scriptures that keep reminding me that I find assurance in Him. My favorite that I quote all the time is Ephesians 2:8-10 🙂