Read: I Corinthians 12:14-28
Many times when we think about those who the Lord uses for and in ministry, we think that He only wants to use those who have certain qualifications. We think that He wants those who: have made various educational accomplishments; have had extreme experiences; have eloquent speak or melodious voice, etc. But I need to bring to your remembrance that, God Has chosen U! So Get To Steppin…
You must remember that nothing you do or say surprises God. Before the foundation of this world – He established and placed in motion everything that you needed to be who He has called you to be. The problem is, far too often, we have permitted the opinions of others and even sometimes our own opinions, to make us think that someone else is better equipped to fulfill the work of the Lord.
When must never forget that as the text implies God has given to each of us the gift that He knows will best suite us. Everyone has at least one gift.
The next time you feel like God can’t use you, just refer to this list. Some of you have seen it before, but it serves as an excellent reminder to us that God can use whomever HE desires to use. Now don’t use this list as an excuse to sin! However, just know that your struggles should not be the excuse for you to shun away for your calling.
Remember that: Abraham was too old; Sarah laughed at the promises of God; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Noah got drunk; Leah was ugly; Joseph was abused and he had a prison record; Moses stuttered; Gideon was afraid; Samson had long hair and was a womanizer; Rahab was a prostitute; Jeremiah and Timothy were too young; David had an affair and was a murderer; Elijah was suicidal; Isaiah preached naked; Jonah ran from God; Naomi was a widow; Job went bankrupt; Peter denied Christ; The Disciples fell asleep while praying; Martha worried about everything; The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once; Zaccheus was too small; Paul was a boring, long winded preacher; Timothy had ulcers; Lazarus was dead and Peter had a quick temper!
Just as God used these people in Biblical times – he is using us today – REGARDLESS! Now, remember, we are not to continue in the sins of our past or current lives – but we are never to allow the enemy to tell us that God can’t use us, because of our past.
Romans 5:8 reminds us of God’s love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. While we were yet sinners God decided to use us for His glory! We are a team. On a team, there are different members and each plays a different role. Individual team members can win trophies. This is great. However, we are working to win a championship. Championships are only won by teams. They are won when the team pulls together; everyone doing their assigned job; to the best of their ability.
So you must say, without the gift that the Lord has given to me; my team will have difficulty and will not win its championship. We are all working for the same common goal. We are all on the same team….but without just one player, YOU… the championship can’t be awarded! Whatever gift that you possess, and the devil has made you think, that it isn’t really important – that very gift is the missing link!
So you’ve got to get to steppin in my neighborhood; you’ve got to get to steppin on you job; you’ve got to get to steppin in your family; and above all…you’ve got to get to steppin in your church.
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