A dose of humility

Sometimes we need a dose of humility. Read I Corinthians 1:26-30.

 

Don't forget where you have come from. Don't forget that all you are accomplishing is by God's grace. Don't forget that if it wasn't for Jesus you wouldn't be who you are or where you are.

 

I Corinthians 1:31 says, "Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

 

God has used a lot of messed up people to accomplish His purposes.

- Jacob the deceiver.

- Moses who was a coward, murderer, and not eloquent in public speaking.

- Gideon the coward. 

- The pride of Samson, and foolish love.

- David an adulterer, and murderer.

- Rahab the prostitute who protected the spies of Israel.

- The cowardly, doubting and sometimes clueless disciples, and many were not well educated or came from the well known or the wealthy families.

- Paul who persecuted the church.

- Don't forget the whale God used to turn Jonas around and the donkey that God used to speak to Balaam.

Finally, when you look at church history through the ages, God has used all kinds of people who were failures and unqualified to further His kingdom. He uses them because they have to depend on Him only. He does this that He might receive the glory.

A word of caution, do not use this as an excuse to fail or sin. God does seek godliness and excellence in all we do. Yet, what God seeks mostly is those who are willing to give their all to Him, and allow Him to use them. 

 

Oh yeah! You people who are oozing with talent (abilities), confidence, and living a life that is pleasing to God. God is able to use you tremendously if we give Him control of all the greatness in us. 

Romans 12:3 - "For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.