Nothing left to give?

"So the LORD said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' He said, 'A rod.'  3 And He said, 'Cast it down on the ground', so he cast it on the ground and it became a serpent and Moses fled.'                                                                  Exodus 4:2-3  NKJV

Many times in our lives we feel, tired, worn out, depressed and disillusioned. We have nothing left to give; we've given all we've got and there has been no change. Note the phrase I used, 'we've given all we've got.' That may well be true. When this happens, it's time to give it all to Jesus; He has far more power than we could ever realise.

When we are worn out and frustrated because we are getting nowhere, it is time to re-evaluate your motives and intentions. Is God in this? If He is, am I doing it right? If you feel that you are doing it right then it's time to wait on the Lord for some answers:

'But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.'

                                                                                                    Isaiah 40:31

If you realise that you have taken a wrong turn, then it is ok. We are all prone to making mistakes. Tell God you're sorry and try another way that He indicates. Alternatively, if you feel you are doing things right, then allow God to guide you. In Exodus 4, Moses was questioning God about what to say; what to do and demonstrating his insecurity. God said to him, 'What is that in your hand? Sometimes the most obvious things are missed when we are stressed out. What is the most regular thing a Christian will have in their hand? Answer, a bible of course. As long as you have the bible in your hand, you are holding a sword; and as long as there is breath in your body, you have the breath of God - The Holy Spirit. With these pieces of armour, you will always have something to give.

Waiting for God to work can be frustrating for the impatient. To the patient it is a time to build themselves up in God's Word and to allow Him to prepare them for what lies ahead. Therefore, when you feel that your have nothing left to give, sharpen your sword and exercise your strength in God's glory and favour. Then you will be ready when He says, 'Go'

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