Your Spiritual Journey
Roles
ROLES
It should come as no surprise, but all of are different and have unique attributes and talents. God made us that way on purpose because He has a plan for each one of us. He puts us in different situations throughout our lives in order to learn and grow different skills. The Bible has many examples of where God used people in different ways. Joseph was sold into slavery then became Pharaoh’s primary advisor. Moses was in a self-imposed exile when God chose him to lead Israel out of Egypt. David was a scrawny kid with a slingshot who became king of the Israelites during their most prosperous period. The Apostles were regular Joes who Jesus recruited and taught then went on to spread the Gospel and start His church. Paul experienced a complete 180-degree turnaround in his life where he went from persecuting Christians to being a prominent voice in the New Testament. Even a widowed woman in a foreign land (arguably a position of minimal value at the time) was empowered by God to save the Israelites. Each of these people had different abilities that God used to bring about His plan. Every one of them also had doubts and / or were doubted by others, however when they opened themselves to God’s will, they were able to do great things.
Sometimes we are in a position to be leaders and sometimes we’re followers. But no matter what role we find ourselves in, God put us there for a reason. We may not know what that reason is at the time, but we all have a part in His plan no matter how seemingly insignificant. He doesn’t expect us to walk on water or lead an army against overwhelming odds, but He does require us to trust Him. Do you know how God is using you in your life? If not, talk to him and He will help you understand what He wants from you.
James Passmore
