We can always come up with excuses not to answer God's call for our lives, but remember this:
Moses stuttered.
David's armor didn't fit.
John Mark was rejected by Paul.
Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning...
Solomon was too rich.
Abraham was too old.
David was too young.
Timothy was sick to his stomach.
Peter was afraid of death.
Lazarus was dead.
John was self-righteous.
Naomi was a widow.
Paul was a murderer.
So was Moses.
Jonah ran from God.
Miriam was a gossip.
Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
Jeremiah was depressed and perhaps suicidal.
Elijah was burned out.
John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
Martha was a worry-wart.
Mary was lazy.
Samson had long hair.
Noah got drunk.
Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?
So did Peter and Paul. Well, lots of folks did.
But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses because He's more our Father than our Boss. God doesn't look at financial gain or loss.
Satan says, "You're not worthy." Jesus says, "So what? I AM."
Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the cross.
Sure, there are lots of reasons why God shouldn't want us. But if we are utterly in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, if we obey His Word, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like. And Thank God for that fact!
From an old church bulletin, contributed by Sharon T.
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