Sometimes people sense God wants them to be a Bible teacher, but they’re afraid to step out and do it.
Fears about Becoming a Bible Teacher
What is it about Bible teaching that might instill fear?
1) Teaching the Bible is a big responsibility.
We think twice when we read, “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” (James 3:1). Awareness of the level of accountability it brings might cause some trepidation about teaching.
2) Teaching is an upfront type of ministry.
Uncertainties of what others will think about our abilities might generate a little nervousness about saying or doing the right things.
3) Teaching is a stretching opportunity.
Learning new methods, knowing how to answer students’ questions, and dealing with challenging students can take us out of our comfort zones, making us afraid of the unknown.
Overcoming Fear When You’re Called to Teach But Still Afraid
God appeared to Moses in a phenomenal way not simply to get his attention but also because God already knew Moses’ fears. He met Moses in a way that provided a visual demonstration of who it was that would be calling him. Through this encounter God verbally extended assurances and promises for the task ahead based on who HE was, not on who Moses was or what Moses could do. We can get beyond our fears by looking at the assurances and promises of a powerful, personal, holy, and faithful God who will be with us each step of the way.
The title for this post, Called to Teach But Still Afraid, is the name of a devotional available in the MinTools.com store that looks at how God met Moses with all of his fears.