God uses us!

This morning, my alarm clock that plays KLOVE radio station went off at 5:45 like it does every day. I leaned over to hit the snooze, but I stopped when I heard what they were saying. The radio hosts were talking about how God uses us, despite our faults, despite our sin. There are many times when I question God and how he is using me. I often think, "How could God use me when..."

* I have a hard time trusting You

* I lack consistent time with You

* I have put other idols in Your place, such as shopping 

* I have been materialistic

* I'm not the greatest communicator

* At times, I just don't want to

* I feel stuck and broken

But then I looked at this list, and found incredible encouragement. The people listed below are known as great people of the Bible, who accomplished much for God. They, despite some great faults, were used incredibly.

Noah was a drunk; (Genesis 9:20-22).

Abraham was too old; (Genesis 17th chapter).

Isaac was a daydreamer; (Book of Genesis).
Jacob was a liar; (25th chapter of Genesis).
Leah was ugly, (Genesis 29:17).
Joseph was abused; (Genesis 37:24-36).
Moses stuttered; Exdodus 4:10).
Gideon was afraid; (Judges 8).
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer; (Judges 14th chapter).
Rahab was a prostitute; (Joshua 2:1).
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young; (Jere.1:6-7 and Ist Timothy).
David had an affair and was a murderer; (2nd Samuel 11:3-27).
Elijah was suicidal; (1 King 19th chapter).
Isaiah preached naked; (Isaiah 37th chapter).
Jonah ran from God; (The book of Jonah)
Naomi was a widow; (Ruth 1:3).
Job went bankrupt; (The Book of Job).
Peter denied Christ; (Matt.26:69-70).
The Disciples fell asleep while praying; (Matt.14:37).
Martha worried about everything; (Luke 10:40).
Magadalene was... well you know, (Mark 16:9).
The Samaritan woman was divorced more than once; (John:4:8).
Zaccheus was too small; (Luke 19:3).
Paul was too religious; (Acts 8:1).
Timothy had an ulcer; (1Timothy 5:23).
Lazarus was dead! (John 11 chapter).


WOW! XOXO!!!