Day 65

God only uses those who are capable to do ministry... right?

Let's take a look at Amos. He wasn't a prophet or a prophets son. He had not been raised or trained in ministry. He didn't attend a big fancy seminary or sit under the teachings of the great religious teachers like Paul did. Just examine his own confession:

The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. (Amos 1:1)

Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: And the Lord took me as I followed the flock, and the Lord said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel. (Amos 7:14-15)

But this did not disqualify Amos to do the Lord's work. He received a call from God and was commissioned to go and prophesy to the people of Israel. He did not make himself an important person or seek a prestigious position. He was simply being obedient to the Lord.

Of course this did not make him a popular person. His ministry brought grief to the king of Israel and especially to Amaziah. Amos suffered at the hand of his own countrymen for being obedient to God. But this did not diminish his worth either.

Do you feel you are of little importance in the ministry and kingdom of God? Do you feel under equipped to serve God in any capacity? This simply is not true. God is not looking for the best and the brightest. In fact, he would rather use the broken, lame, and humble. His glory shines brighter through weakness.

This week our school is leading all of our middle and high school students on different service projects and mission trips. Each one of them from the smallest to the greatest can be empowered by God to serve in a mighty way. But these students have an advantage over some us "more mature" older people. They are not afraid to "go" and "serve". They are willing and ready for a challenge. How about you?

With love in Christ,

Jay