When We Find We Can't Do It

"One Year Bible" Old Testament History Passage
I Chronicles 12:19-14:17

"David was afraid of God that day, saying, 'How can I bring the ark of God to me?'"  I Chronicles 13:12 (NKJV)

God has called us to do the impossible.  He has called us to carry His awesome presence even though we are incredibly frail and faulty human beings.  This task will bring us to the end of ourselves.  That's what happened to David.

He knew that the ark of the covenant should be returned to its rightful place in the Holy Place.  He knew that far too long it had rested in alien territory.  He knew what God wanted.  Unfortunately, he set out initially in his own wisdom -- in his own ingenuity -- in his own plans.  The result was that a man died!  How can such a holy cause bring such tragic results???

In his despair, David cried out telling God how it was impossible for him to fulfill this task.  This is the place to which God wants all of us to come -- the end of ourselves.  In despair, we cry out to God, "I can't do this!!!"  It is at this point that true wisdom is ours.

God showed David the right way to deliver His presence.  The result was an awesome celebration.  So, I say to you today:  "DON'T DESPAIR."  Even though your abilities may be few.  Even though your failures may be many in your own eyes.  God will carry you to your destiny. 

It is all a part of His plan.