Sometimes God answers before you feel qualified.
You prayed. You waited. You stayed faithful. And now—here it is. The opportunity you pleaded with God for has arrived. But instead of feeling victorious, you feel… hesitant. Insecure. A little unsteady.
This is the strange tension nobody really talks about: what happens when God opens the door, but you don’t feel ready to walk through it.
When the Blessing Feels Bigger Than You
Sometimes God answers our prayers while we’re still in the midst of becoming. He hands us the keys while our hands are still shaking. The very thing you asked for might appear while you’re still grappling with doubt, healing from old wounds, or questioning if you can truly bear the weight of what’s been entrusted to you.
It’s not that you’re ungrateful—you’re just human. And being human means we feel the gap between what’s in front of us and what we feel equipped to manage.
Moses understood this feeling. Standing at the burning bush, God instructed him to lead His people out of Egypt. But Moses immediately pointed out his own limitations:
“Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent—either in the past or recently or since you have been speaking to your servant—because my mouth and my tongue are sluggish.”
Exodus 4:10 CSB
God wasn’t surprised by Moses’ insecurity. In fact, He had already taken it into consideration.
God Qualifies What He Calls
What we see as a deficiency, God sees as space for His grace.
It’s never been about our qualifications; it’s about His empowerment. If He brought you to it, He’s already made provisions for you to get through it. Your skill set may be growing, but your calling isn’t waiting for your perfection.
Paul reminds us:
“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God.”
2 Corinthians 3:5 CSB
Your job is obedience. His job is empowerment.
The Truth About Readiness
Here’s something freeing: you may never feel fully ready. And that’s okay.
Readiness isn’t always a feeling—it’s often a decision. You step forward not because you’re confident in your own strength, but because you trust the One who called you.
David didn’t have years of battle experience when he faced Goliath. He had preparation that didn’t look like preparation: tending sheep, killing lions and bears, worshiping in the fields. When his moment came, he stepped forward because he trusted God, not because he felt fully qualified.
“The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.”
1 Samuel 17:37 CSB
Walking Forward Anyway
The blessing may have arrived before you feel “fully ready”—but that doesn’t mean you’re not prepared. God often plants preparation in our unnoticed seasons.
So walk forward. Lean on His strength. You’re not walking alone. And the fact that you feel unqualified? That’s often the best place for His power to reveal itself.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
