He Equips The Called

One of the most prevalent phrases in Christian circles, at least in the ones I have been a part of, is "God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called."

While one might argue that God often calls qualified people to step in and serve as well, the saying does have its purpose. It reminds us to act on behalf of God, not out of fear that we cannot do the job given to us, but out of faith that God will provide what is necessary.

So what does scripture have to say? Hebrews 13 makes it clear that Christ's sacrifice set the stage for God's glorification. The covenant that secures us a spot in an eternity with God is the same covenant that brought Jesus back from the dead.

By this same covenant, God will equip each of us to do His will. Whatever the role we are to play in God's grand plan, He will equip us. There is no debate on the issue. Those of us who are secure in the eternal covenant will be equipped, however and with whatever we need to serve God in the way He chooses.

"May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen." ~Hebrews 13:20-21

It's a powerful statement. There is no need to doubt or to have fear. We know that despite our inability to see the future and know what we are supposed to do, we can have faith that if we make Christ our greatest commitment, we will be given what we need to succeed!