‘[…] Do you say, “But He has been unwise to choose me, because there is nothing good in me and I have no value”? That is exactly why He chose you. As long as you think that you are of value to Him He cannot choose you, because you have purposes of your own to serve. But if you will allow Him to take you to the end of your own self-sufficiency, then He can choose you to go with Him “to Jerusalem” (Luke 18:31). And that will mean the fulfillment of purposes which He does not discuss with you. We tend to say that because a person has natural ability, he will make a good Christian. It is not a matter of our equipment, but a matter of our poverty; not of what we bring with us, but of what God puts into us; not a matter of natural virtues, of strength of character, of knowledge, or of experience— all of that is of no avail in this concern. The only thing of value is being taken into the compelling purpose of God and being made His friends (see 1 Corinthians 1:26-31).’ CHAMBERS
I met with the board of Christ for All church (Pasto Marc’s
church) in Jacmel this past week, at their request. They wanted to talk to me about the
partnership that has developed between us over the past three years. More specifically, they wanted to thank me,
personally, for helping to hold their church together when they found
themselves facing a very difficult problem and for being an encouragement to
them as they reach out to the lost. The
problem the addressed had threatened to unhinge the congregation. It was at that point that I interrupted. I told them that there was really only one
thing they could thank me for .. one thing for which I could take credit ..
that one thing being I said “yes” to God
when He said “go”. I told them that
everything else is to be credited to God. He is the one who saves. He is the one who knits us together. He is the one who gives purpose. He is the one who gives opportunity. He is the one who gives us our capacity to do
whatever it is that He calls us to do. Is that humility, perhaps, if humility means that you realize that everything you are that has value is because of God.
It is so easy to focus on the called and not on the caller. It is so easy for the called to begin to think
that it is they who have accomplished whatever it is that they have
accomplished. It’s all God,
friends. When you consider what God has
called you to do … and if He has .. you know it .. you may resist it, you may
deny it .. but in your heart you know it … remember that all He asks of you is
to say yes at every step … why does He choose to do things this way? Perhaps because
He created us in His image and likeness, but He did not give us the power … we
need Him for that. That being said .. do
not be afraid to say “yes” He is faithful and what He calls you to do .. He
will make provision for. You can count
on it!
“Hey, I'm yours Lord Everything I've got Everything I am Everything I'm not.
I'm yours Lord Try me now and see See if I can be Completely yours.
My life and my love You hold in your hand And I'll gladly devote And enjoy your command.
Now, I know it's not
much Your gift to repay But it’s all that I got And it's all I can say. I'm yours Lord”
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)
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