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There are many reasons why
God shouldn’t have called you. But don’t worry. You’re
in good company.
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Moses
stuttered.
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David’s armor didn’t fit.
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John
Mark was rejected by Paul.
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Timothy had ulcers.
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Hosea’s wife was a prostitute.
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Amos’
only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
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Jacob
was a liar.
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David
had an affair.
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Solomon was too rich.
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Jesus
was too poor.
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Abraham was too old.
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David
was too young.
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Peter
was afraid of death.
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Lazarus was dead.
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John
was self-righteous.
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Naomi
was a widow.
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Paul
was a murderer.
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So was
Moses.
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Jonah
ran from God.
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Miriam
was a gossip.
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Gideon
and Thomas both doubted.
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Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
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Elijah
was burned out.
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John
the Baptist was a loudmouth.
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Martha
was a worry-wart.
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Mary
was lazy.
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Samson
had long hair.
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Noah
got drunk.
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Did I
mention that Moses had a short fuse?
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So did
Peter, 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 Dad than our Boss. He
doesn’t look at financial gain or loss. He’s not
prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or
brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need.
As much as we try, God’s
gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for
wonderful people and still not be...Wonderful.
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
The Fourth Dimension,
November 1998, p. |
