Be Confident in the Lord

"Who is this but Joseph's son?" Luke 4:22

Even Jesus was not spared with criticisms and doubt.  We fear what other people will say about us and what we do.  But often times, the greatest critic and doubter of all is ourselves.

I remember when Mike and I wrote the song God is Enough back in 2003. I was very hesitant to teach it, in fear of the idea that it just came from us. That time, the excellent music of Darrel Evans and Hillsong were the standard Christian songs we used for worship. But one day, Mike, filled with the Holy Spirit, just taught it to a group of youth missionaries and the rest was history. God used the song powerfully in spite of who we are.

When in doubt, let us gain confidence in knowing that God wants to use our talents, knowledge, and even our life's stories for His purpose.  It doesn't matter what people say. What matters is what God has to say.  Be confident in the Lord.