Exodus 4:1 Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me….?”
It would be easy to spout off a looong list of weaknesses and failings in my life that should disqualify me from use by God. There are so very, very, very many reasons that He should not use me, that I am not a good choice. But our precious Savior understands that perfection is not a requirement for effective use. It is possible that those who allow themselves to be used by Him despite all the reasons why that seems an illogical choice are even more effective than those who feel perfectly capable of doing God’s will. I know that anything good that ever comes from my words is to His credit, not mine.
Exodus 4:10 Moses said to the LORD, “Pardon Your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent…. I am slow if speech and tongue.”
Allowing yourself to be used by God can be as simple as daily sharing your weaknesses and missteps and how your precious Savior is present in the midst of it all. Every morning I expose my soft underbelly, highlighting my shortcomings and failures, so that I can show how my amazing Savior is present and sovereign and loving in my life. I am completely unqualified to be used by Him, and yet I know He uses me to give others hope in the midst of life’s chaos, to point others to His love and grace. Thank You, Jesus.
Exodus 6:30 But in the LORD’s presence Moses replied, “Since I am unskilled in speech, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that You don’t need us to be prefect to use us in Your service. You just need us to be willing to be used, to put ourselves out there for You. Give all those reading this reflection hope and courage, Lord. Help us, daily, to share with each other how we see You working in our lives, despite our human weaknesses. Allow us to be bold for You. Help us to shine Your light. Draw us closer. Amen.
2 Cor 12:9 … “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” …
Have a blessed day.
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