Men Made Mighty

Our Heavenly Father is all powerful, all knowing, and all loving. He has supreme power and authority over all creation. He has knowledge of all things--past, present and future. He is the source of all goodness. For centuries, God has used his attributes to work with men who didn't seem to qualify for the task. These men were used despite their mistakes and limitations, displaying the power and authority of our almighty Creator.
 
Moses was a stutterer with a violent past. He was a murderer and unwilling to follow God's instructions. Yet he led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He guided them through the wilderness for 40 years and delivered the laws of God to Israel.
 
David was a young, overlooked shepherd boy unlikely to be selected king by men. Yet he was chosen by God to be one. He conquered Jerusalem and united the tribes of Israel and Judah. He also made preparations for the temple to be built by his son Solomon.
 
Peter was an impatient fisherman who denied Jesus three times yet became a fundamental leader of the early church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, he performed miracles and brought the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. Peter wrote two books in the New Testament and was a key witness to Jesus’ ministry, resurrection and ascension into heaven.
 
And then came Paul. God transformed Paul through a dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Instantly he was turned from a persecutor of Christians into an apostle of faith. He was redirected from destroying the church to spreading the gospel. Paul went on to write much of the New Testament.
 
God uses imperfect people to accomplish His will. I am imperfect and so are you. We don't want to stay this way, so we strive for perfection through his mercy and grace. Even with the imperfections in and around us, we can feel his heart, know his touch and enjoy his grace. Just as God led Moses, David, Peter and Paul; He will overlook our imperfections and take us places beyond our reach. Blessings to all!
 
In Christ,
Jerome Young
Facilities Manager