Before They Were (Biblical) Stars
Do you know what a few of the Bible's most well known people did before they became
famous?
- Noah was a farmer. He went on to build the Ark.
- Abraham was a livestock owner. He would one day become founder of the Jewish nation.
- Joseph was a slave and a prisoner. He would later become the ruler of Egypt.
- David was a shepherd who became Israel's greatest king.
- Matthew started out as a tax collector but finished as a disciple of Jesus.
- Peter was a fisherman who became a fisher of men, leading the early church.
You see, God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. These people
were just like you and I. What made God use them was their willingness to be used.
So just because the world may not see you as someone special take heart because
God does. And if you're willing to be used, He will use you for great and wonderful
things.
"I can do all things," The Christian says. How? "through Christ who strengthens
me." (Philippians 4:13) You may be weak, but He is strong.
Now maybe you won't part the Red Sea or lead a nation, but everyday, in every way,
you represent the living God to the dying world.
That makes you truly extraordinary.