Reflection # 11 (Use Me)

 Sometimes it may sound irrational or make believe when we hear stories of simple/ unexpected people doing great things in life. Sometimes the discrimination and indifference went ahead so that often times a critical eye missed brilliant reality of the ways of God. Sometimes we thought that the stories told in the Bible about God using simple people who accomplished great tasks were just stories and somehow a lofty aim. Sometimes we look at our selves only to look away because we feel so intimidated with our dreams that seemed so big and impossible. It makes me wonder about our faith. What happened to us? Are we going to just read about the lives of other people and would not even dare to hope that maybe somewhere somehow we could achieve something out of ordinary? These wondering kept bugging my head. Why do we tend to be amazed with the greatness of God and other people without expecting or desiring to be great ourselves? Is it because of our culture or upbringing? Is it because of our past failures that wounded our pride so that we sheltered ourselves forever? So why am I saying this? It's because I was listening to the report and my mind drifted to the thought that really impressed me this week. I have learned or rather relearn that God can use people with limitations for greater things. Just like Charles Spurgeon. He was poor, uneducated, etc. Yet, he was called the “Prince of Preachers”. God sees beyond our physical appearance and our academic background. That is what I have learned and realized this week.

So what? Is this applicable to me? Of course. I often feel the deep conviction that God wants to use me but my insecurities would often overtake me that it choke every ounce of courage I have. So in application I am giving my heart, mind and skills to God. NO matter how big or small they are. I'm giving it to God and if He calls me to do something with those little abilities,t hen I will obey and trust Him that He will equip me wherever HE sends me.  Just like the song "Potter's Hand" I am giving my life to the Potter to be molded, to be used, guided, corrected, lead, etc. I pray that I will be able to see past myself and see the hands of God.