“God can’t use me.” Have you ever thought that WILL? Early on there were times when I felt that way, but I have since learned the statement is not only wrong, but actually sinful. It is wrong because GOD IS SOVEREIGN OVER ALL. He can use anything or anyone He chooses to accomplish His wonderful purposes. He can even do so without interfering with a person’s free will. HE IS THAT CREATIVE.
But the statement is also sinful for one simple reason: IT ELEVATES SELF OVER GOD. WHAT I CAN DO, WHAT I CAN’T DO. The moment we center our thoughts on our service to God, we move away from centering our thoughts (our worship) ON GOD. ON WHO GOD IS, on how much He loves us, and what He has done for us. The difference seems subtle, but nothing could be further from the truth. But there is good news WILL! There is hope for the heart that mourns, “God can’t use me.” The moment we turn our eyes away from what we can or cannot do for God, and instead center our hearts on WHO HE IS, how awesomely powerful He is and His passionate love for us, our relationship with God will grow. GOD THEN OPENS OUR EYES TO HOW HE IS ALREADY AT WORK IN OUR LIVES. When we are ready, HE INVITES US TO PARTICIPATE WITH HIM IN HIS CONSECRATED WORK. “But as God has distributed to each one, as THE LORD HAS CALLED EACH ONE, so let him walk…” (1 Corin. 7:17) Doctor, Lawyer, Pastor, Evangelist, Teacher or Mayor of your home town… Nothing is to hard for the Lord. Joseph a farm boy became 2nd in charge of all of Egypt!!!
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, which is your REASONABLE (following purpose) SERVICE. And do not be conformed to this world, but be TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, that YOU MAY PROVE what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Rom. 12:1-2)
OUR OBEDIENCE AND WILLINGNESS TO SERVE WILL ALLOW GOD TO USE US IN WHATEVER CAPACITY PLEASES HIM…
-Bill Stockham