In scripture it’s understood that God uses people in the strangest ways. God uses strange people to carry out His will. The Bible is made up of “strange” men and women, chosen by God to exercise heavenly strength here on earth.
Moses was a murderer. Paul killed a few Jesus lovers in his time. Rahab was a ho and Jacob was – well, y’all know all about Jacob’s shortcomings.
God uses the least of us to carry out His plan in spite of what we think we’re capable or worthy of. Most of the prophets were reluctant participants in how God’s message for His people was delivered. Most did not want anything to do with carrying the Word either because they didn’t think they were worthy or they didn’t think the people would listen.
We should all be mindful that the hand of the Lord is at work where He deems it will do the most good. Regardless of what we think, anyone and everyone is a candidate for greatness in the eyes of the Almighty, including you.
I used to think that only the one who was called to preach had the gift of ministry. Try telling that to anyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Slowly I’ve come to accept, we all have a ministry according to the will of God.
Neither economic status, social class or educational attainment means anything if God says it’s your turn to do His bidding, carry His message or simply let others see Him in you. You cannot refuse God when He comes a knocking.
Ask yourself: what are you reluctant to do in the name of God? Only you know if you’re in denial. Only you know if you’re trying to convince God to choose somebody else. How long will it take you to realize, as they all did, that sooner or later you’re going to do what God is commanding you to do?
You might want to get to that conclusion before God stops asking you do anything and starts telling you. God just might take no as your answer and abandon you all together.
The measure of your life and mine is how we respond to God’s call, and not how hard we work, even if that work is somehow judged by us as benefiting others. We all must still obey, according to what we’re called to do.
God will not allow Himself to be confusing to you. He is talking all the time. The key for us is to make a very deliberate and conscious effort to hear Him. That requires persistence and prayer.
I’m trying to hear God each and every day. I continue to say very loudly and clearly that Jesus is Lord and if you also believe this, then you better tell somebody.
