Daily Devotional
Into The Wilderness: A Lent Series
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Day 4
John 1:27 (ESV)
[27] even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”
God’s Call and Our Feelings of Inadequacy
John the Baptist, though a mighty prophet, declared of Jesus, “the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” (John 1:27) Even John felt unqualified for the mission God gave him. In God’s kingdom, He consistently calls people who feel weak or unworthy—Moses, Jeremiah, Mary, Peter—so that His power is displayed through our dependence. Our usefulness isn’t determined by our credentials, but by humble surrender and obedience. God promises in His Word to equip those He calls (see Hebrews 13:21). When we step forward, acknowledging our inadequacies, we find God’s sufficiency meeting us. Don’t let feelings of lacking stop you from responding to God’s prompting; instead, rely on His strength and provision. Our confidence is not in ourselves, but in the One who calls and empowers us.
Key Takeaway
God delights to work through humble, willing servants—He equips those He calls.
Questions to Consider
- Where do you feel inadequate or unqualified in your faith journey?
- How does humility prepare you for greater dependence on God?
- What step of obedience might God be calling you to take despite your doubts?
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