If God says you can, you can!

"I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose--I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]"    Philippians 4:13   Amplified Version  

How many times do we feel that we can't do a particular thing because, we believe that we can't. Very often we can shy away from doing some task because fear takes over and, we begin to doubt our ability. This is not a bad thing; being cautious is necessary at times. However, if this type of mentality continues, we need to change this by believing in ourselves more. God can help with this.

Take our scripture today, note that the Amplified version states: 'I can do all things [which He has called me to do]' This is most important. It would be foolish to go and climb Mount Everest because God has said we can do all things. This would be life-threatening. However, if He has called you to do this, as scary as it may seem, He would help you to fulfil this.

We have to read around the scriptures to gather what is being said. To take a scripture out of context, can be quite risky. Here, Paul was talking about how content he was in God's provision. He was basically saying that he was content in all things, whether he had an abundance or lack of things. As long as he had God, that was all he needed.

You see, Paul knew that he was in God's will; he knew that he could trust God in all things and that He would never let him down, even if he had to suffer for it, and he really did.

It's the same with you. If you have Jesus in your heart, you can be sure that He will take care of your needs - you can trust Him. However, you need to listen carefully to what he is leading you to do or say. Just because this scripture say you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you, does not mean that He is asking you to do what you feel is right. He will show you clearly when He wants you to do a particular task. Don't just dash ahead of Him; allow Him to be ahead of you; here is a major difference - He knows where He is going, you don't.

Quite a lot of people believe that God is telling them to do a particular thing, when He isn't. It can come at a great price when you get it wrong. Therefore, don't hold back in fear, but on the other hand don't rush out thinking He has called you. Check it out with Him; He'll show you. Alternatively, don't miss out when He is calling you out, because of your fear and lack of confidence. Talk with your pastor or trusted Christian friend and get it confirmed with God too. And remember, if God says you can, you can!

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