Have you ever sensed God asking you to lead something you didn’t feel qualified for?
In this message, we look at one of the most common reasons people hesitate to step into ministry – feeling unqualified. From Moses to Gideon to Jeremiah, Scripture is full of people who tried to talk God out of using them, only to discover that His promise, “I will be with you,” was all the qualification they needed.
This week’s message, part of our Am I the Only One? series, reminds us that God isn’t waiting for perfection – He’s looking for presence. His Spirit lives in us, works through us, and calls us to move even when we don’t feel ready.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- When have you felt God nudging you to do something that made you feel unqualified or unprepared? What held you back?
- Why do you think we tend to believe that God only uses people who already seem confident or capable?
- Moses, Gideon, and Jeremiah all tried to disqualify themselves. Which of their excuses sounds most familiar to you, and why?
- How does God’s promise “I will be with you” change the way we think about our weaknesses or limitations?
- What’s the difference between humility that depends on God and insecurity that avoids responsibility?
- In what ways can feeling unqualified actually prepare us to depend more deeply on God’s presence?
- Think about a time when you said yes to serving or leading, even when you didn’t feel ready. How did God show up?
- Why do you think God so often chooses ordinary people to do extraordinary things?
- What might it look like to “go with the strength you have” in your life or ministry right now?
- How can this group support one another in stepping out to serve where God is calling, even when it feels uncomfortable?
