by which have been given to us exceedingly great and
precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine
nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:4 )
It is remarkable that a God who needs nothing—omnipotent and
omniscient—would take needy creatures such as we are, with all our frailties
and follies, and choose to partner with us in accomplishing His work in the
world. Each Sunday I can stand with a
Bible in my hand and preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, in partnership
with Deity, although I am but flesh.
How grateful we should be, even if we stand in the most
obscure place—it is an assignment that is far grander than we could ever
merit. Should I be tasked with a labor
suited to my ability, how lowly would that station need to be? Perhaps standing by a stagnant pond,
preaching to frogs in bogs, amid the stench of decay and the sound of buzzing
flies?
Instead, God imparts such grace to me, in that He has always
given me an assignment beyond my capacity.
I have been required to throw myself upon Him and plead for more wisdom
than I possess, and more strength than I have, or I would have surely
failed! Astonishingly, the Lord has made
this useless man a useful tool in His Almighty hands.
God, do it again this Lord’s Day—and make trash into
treasure. I’m just an old clay pot, but
You can fill me with Your power and pour out of me transformational truth. If You are so pleased to do this, You will
receive all the glory!
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