Knowledge/Education

1 Timothy 2:15 – Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

While I was teaching a message recently, I had a revelation that not many men and women in the Bible were college-educated! This revelation came to light because many of you put limitations on your abilities and yourself. You limit yourself by thinking about what you can and cannot accomplish due to your lack of education and knowledge.

God does not qualify or disqualify you because of your education level. He is not looking at what earthly man is looking for when they hire or promote you. God looks at your heart to see if you are trustworthy and can be useable to Him. Some of you have used your lack of knowledge and lack of education as a hindrance to keep you from moving forward.

When God called and chose you, He qualified you to fulfill greatness with your life. He has pre-wired you with everything you need to succeed. You are handpicked and qualified for the task that has been assigned to you. Though you may feel limited in your abilities, God has not limited you because of those abilities. I heard these words from a song long ago, which simply say, “If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me.” The qualification to be useable is to say, “Yes, Lord,” and to surrender your will and your plans over to God. In surrendering, you are saying to God, “I trust Your preparation, and I will be open to however You want to use me to bring glory to Your name.”

When God called you to this great destiny, He knew He would have to qualify and prepare you to feel worthy enough so you would embrace what He has in mind for you. Part of this qualification came when you said, “Yes” to Him. With the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, you are thoroughly equipped to fulfill every good work.

Please ponder and meditate on this:

Am I spending time with God so He can use me for His purpose?