1st Peter 2: 9 - 'But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you my proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;'
We have been called by God to do His marvelous works! What a privilege to know that God would even consider us...He could've easily used more qualified creatures (namely, the angels); but God in His mercy and good pleasure chose you and me to do His will - this is an honor.
Psalm 8: 4 - 'What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?'
This is the great mystery at work for humanity...that despite our flaws, shortcomings, rebellion, and outright refusal to obey continually - God still chooses man to do His bidding over all other creation! Is this your testimony? Regardless of the skills / personality / resources, you lack, God still reaches for your hand, and you lift it up to Him?
Too many believers disqualify themselves before they ever get started; many times, this is another way of telling God that He made a mistake...God doesn't make mistakes!!
Acts 6: 3 - 'Therefore brethren, seek out from among you 7 men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;'
If you were around at that time, would you be considered among those 7? Would you get passed over because you haven't done what it would take to be prepared and qualified to enter into that type of service for Jesus Christ? The greatest ability in the Kingdom of God is AVAIL-ability!! Make it a point to get into a place where should a need arise, God can reach down and select you with confidence!
