In Search of Ordinary People
Have you ever doubted God can use you
because you feel so ordinary? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that God
uses people just like you--just like all of us.
God uses ordinary people to do
extraordinary things. Many times when we’re looking for some great superstar to
come on the scene, God is developing someone in obscurity whom we haven’t ever
heard of. We will say, “What if so-and-so became a Christian? Wouldn’t that be
wonderful?” And while we’re wondering if so-and-so ever will come around, God
is grooming someone unknown to us.
Think of the time when a giant Philistine
was taunting the armies of Israel. Everyone was paralyzed with fear. So whom
did God select? He chose a shepherd boy who had been sent by his father to take
food to his brothers on the front lines. He went out to face the giant with a
few stones and a sling, and more importantly, faith in God. That was the person
God used.
At another time in Israel’s history, when
they were immobilized by fear because of their enemies, God found a man
threshing wheat. His name was Gideon, and he was convinced that God had called
up the wrong guy. But God selected him because he didn’t trust in his own
ability. Gideon had to trust in God.
If you have faith in God, if you believe
that God can use you, if you are willing to take a step of faith here and
there, then God can do incredible things through you. One thing I have said many
times over the years is that God is not looking for ability but availability.
He can give you ability in time. But God is looking for someone to say, “I
would like to make a difference where I am. Lord, I am available.” You just
watch what God will do.
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