“God often uses the most unworthy and unlikely of people to carry out His mission.” This is my biggest takeaway from Grant’s message from last week’s Sunday sermon, and one of which I often need reminded.
Both in my own life and in my perceptions of others’, I have the notion that there must be particular qualifications for how exactly we are equipped to serve the Kingdom of God. If someone shows great skill in field labor, then that is what they should stick to! Or if someone is a bad communicator, then they need to stay away from any manner of public speaking!
But God flipped expectations on both fronts with Moses.
His life is a great example of an unlikely candidate being miraculously equipped to lead an entire country. Though a coward, Moses was given bravery to face the Pharaoh and defy him. Though a stutterer, Moses was gifted powerful words to perform miracles and empowered the Israelite people. Though a murderer, Moses saved the lives of his brothers and sisters in slavery. Through all of it, this regular man only had a shepherd’s staff and a whole lot of trust.
Where does that leave us? What will God ask of me? In the end, what brings Heaven to Earth is acting on the faith that He will provide in all circumstances. It won’t be the skills I currently possess that will make a difference, it’ll be a reliance on Christ to give me what I need in that moment. If I cultivate that faith, growing closer to Him every day, the rest will take care of itself.