I Samuel 17:33 (KJV) Says, "And Saul said unto David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth." In Judges 6:14-15 (KJV) the Lord is speaking with Gideon, and the verse Says, "And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."
The above verses of scripture are just two examples of many given to us in the Word of God where individuals we would never deem capable of a task are chosen by God to take on that very task. Saul did not believe for one minute that David being so young and having no experience in war could go up against Goliath who was not only a giant, but a skilled warrior and defeat him. Gideon was called by the Lord to lead Israel out of the hand of the Midianites who were coming against them, even though Gideon himself had no faith that he was equipped or capable of doing so.
Think about all that God was able to accomplish through the original twelve disciples that he chose from among what we would consider common everyday men. Consider all that God used Paul to accomplish once he surrendered his life, and chose to live in obedience to Him. What God can accomplish by working through just one individual who is willing to surrender their life and follow Him is nothing short of amazing.
Each of us are given gifts from God to be utilized in accomplishing all He desires to accomplish by working through us. He can accomplish great things through every individual, if we will surrender our lives to Him, and follow His instructions. We are born with a freewill, however, and it is therefore up to us as to whether or not we will choose to do that. Many people hesitate to follow God's direction for their lives because they listen to the devil telling them they are not capable. I urge you to remember that the devil is a liar. Some people listen to others who laugh at the idea of them being capable of what God has called them to do. Do not listen to these type people remembering that God can accomplish whatever He chooses to accomplish working through whomever He chooses to use, and that includes you. Step out in faith believing God, put your trust in him, and remember that the Bible tells us in Philippians 4:13 (KJV) we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Knowing these things and that God has never broken a promise, I encourage you to have faith in God without doubt. I encourage you to pray, read and study God's Word and meditate on it. I urge you to listen for God's direction, and follow the plan He has for your life. Don't ever underestimate yourself, because you see, it is not about what you are capable of alone, but what God is capable of by working through you. As we see in God's Word, the things He's capable of accomplishing by working through those we would deem the most unlikely to be chosen, are without question limitless, and nothing short of amazing. Don't underestimate God. I urge you to surrender your life to him, allow him to lead, guide and direct your path, and watch all of the great work He is capable of doing by working through you. Remember we are never too old or too young for God to use us in a great way. We must also remember without fail to give God all the praise and the glory for everything we do accomplish knowing that we can do nothing without Him, and all things with Him.
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