Life often brings challenges that feel bigger than we are. Whether it’s stepping into a new season, facing hardship, or trying to fulfill a calling, it’s easy to feel unqualified, unprepared, or simply not enough. But the good news is this: God does not call the equipped—He equips the called. “Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever, Amen” (Hebrews 13:20-21).
God’s strength is my supply. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” This means our limitations are not obstacles to God—they are opportunities for His power to shine. When I feel weak, God shows up with strength. When I feel lacking, He becomes my supply.
God doesn’t expect me to be perfect. Instead, He invites me to rely on His perfect strength. He equips me not by removing my weaknesses, but by pouring His power into my life through them.
He equips me through His Word. God’s Word is a training ground for the heart. In 2 Timothy 3:16–17, it says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” When I spend time in His Word, I am not just gaining knowledge, I’m gaining spiritual tools: wisdom, courage, patience, and discernment.
Each verse is a reminder that I am not alone, not forgotten, and not powerless. Through Scripture, God sharpens my faith and builds my readiness to do the things He’s called me to.
The Holy Spirit is my helper. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a helper, comforter, and guide. In John 14:26, He says, “The Holy Spirit…will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” I’m not expected to figure life out on my own. The Holy Spirit gives me insight, direction, and even words when I don’t know what to say.
When I pray for guidance, the Holy Spirit equips me with peace and clarity. When I feel confused or unsure, I can trust that God is working in me through His Spirit.
I am equipped for a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds me that I am “God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” I was made on purpose, for a purpose. Every gift, every lesson, every experience—even the painful ones—are tools God uses to equip me for His work.
Being equipped by God doesn’t always mean being the most talented or experienced—it means being available and willing. God fills in the gaps. He makes the ordinary powerful when it’s surrendered to Him.
I am ready because He is with me. I am not equipped because I have everything figured out—I am equipped because God is with me. He is my trainer, my provider, and my strength. When I trust Him, I can walk boldly into the unknown, confident that I carry the tools I need for every situation.
Because God equips me, I am not afraid. I am empowered. I am ready.
This week’s recipe is a delish one-pan dish. It is easy to prepare for those busy weeknights and is sure to please a crowd. This recipe calls for ground chicken, but feel free to use ground turkey, ground beef, or even sausage. As always, make the recipe work for your family.
“For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ” 2 (Corinthians 10:3-5).
June 20, 2025
