Abraham was old Rahab was a prostitute Jacob was a coward Peter had temper issues Saul was a murderer Moses had a stutter Gideon was fearful Samson was Reckless David was an adulterer Elijah was depressed Jonah ran away Thomas doubted Paul persecuted Christians Jeremiah felt inadequate Mary was young and unknown yet despite their weaknesses God used them every single one of them to fulfill his greater purpose Moses felt completely unworthy and afraid to speak for God because of his stutter when God called him to free the Israelites Moses said I am slow of speech he didn't
think he could do it but God didn't choose Moses for his speaking ability he chose him for his heart through Moses's weakness God worked wonders parting the Red Sea and leading the Israelites toward Freedom look at Saul a man who once hunted Christians overseeing their imprisonment and death but on the road to Damascus just one encounter God transformed him into Paul one of the most influential Apostles his past didn't disqualify him it magnified the power of God's grace Paul went on to spread the gospel writing much of the New Testament David known as a man
after God's Own Heart but made terrible mistakes he committed adultery with ba Sheba and arranged for her husband's death but God didn't abandon him when David repented God forgave him and used him to lead Israel into a time of peace and prosperity David's Story shows us that no sin is too great for God's forgiveness when we turn to him Gideon was filled with fear when God called him to lead Israel against the midianites he doubted asking God for repeated signs unsure of his ability yet God didn't give up on Gideon and through him Israel won
a miraculous Victory God used Gideon's fear to display his strength showing that he often chooses the least likely people to do great things the message is clear God doesn't need us to be strong or perfect he needs us to be willing he takes our weaknesses and turns them into opportunities for his glory to shine now what's your excuse God needs you not your strength not your Perfection he needs your willingness no matter what your weakness is addiction lust fear doubt God wants to use you just as you are you might think but I don't have
any talents hear me out God God isn't looking for talent he's looking for a willing heart he doesn't call the qualified he qualifies the called God turns weaknesses into strengths for his glory he uses Broken Vessels to carry his message of Hope and Redemption no matter what your past was like God has a plan for you your weakness isn't a barrier it's an opportunity for God to show his strength through you so don't hold back don't let your flaws fears or failures keep you from stepping into what God has for you God isn't done with
you your past doesn't Define you your willingness does you might be thinking now what must I do how should I answer God's calling first start by surrendering your heart God isn't asking for Perfection he's asking for your willingness say to God Here I Am Lord use me open your heart in prayer and ask for his guidance even if you feel unqualified remember that God doesn't call those who are perfect he calls those who are willing next take a step of faith it may not be clear what God is asking you to do right away but
take that first small step whether it's reaching out to someone in need sharing your story or simply serving where you are God will Direct direct your path as you walk in obedience trust that God will equip you just like Moses who doubted his ability to speak or Gideon who doubted his strength God will give you what you need for the task he has set before you the Bible says his power is made perfect in weakness your job is to trust and God's job is to provide the strength finally stay connected to God spend time in
his word surround yourself with others who are pursuing God's purpose and be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit as you draw closer to him he will reveal more of his plan for your life answering God's call doesn't mean having everything figured out it means trusting him enough to take the next step even when you feel unsure remember it's not about your ability it's about your availability just as he used broken people in the past he wants to use you now all he needs is your yes and remember this God isn't looking for Perfect
People he's looking for available people people willing to say Here I Am Lord [Music]
