Verse:
"When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God’s way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians.”
Thought:
We have heard it, perhaps from our own mouth, "I just do
not have what it takes to really serve in the church. "People know me too well." "I just
don't know enough to be able to help or serve" Maybe it sounds like "I don't talk around
people so good." Basically, the story being shared is one of not having the "ability" that
is necessary to serve God.
Hear the Good News, the only ability God needs us to have in order to be an effective servant
is "avail-ability". Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Well, being available means more than
mere presence, it means commitment. Throughout human history, the ones who have made a difference
in the world have been the ones who have been committed, available and willing to serve. In the
Torah, we hear of Moses, in Neviim, we hear of Samuel and even David. When God called Nehemiah
and Daniel to be a prophetic voice, they did not posses special ability, but availability. Being
able to serve God relies on one ability and one ability alone, and that is availability. You and
I each have the ability to make a difference, if not the difference in another person's life.
Let's begin now.
Prayer:
Gracious Father in heaven, You have always been available for me to, even during the times when I have not given You a second thought, and for this I give you thanks. When I feel discouraged and do not feel like I be the servant You need, please remind me that all You need from me is a committed heart and soul. Strengthen me when I feel like I can't be the person You have called me to be and let me do all You have called me to do. Thank You for all You have done and all You will continue to do, for I ask this through Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.