A Chosen Instrument

Scripture:

Acts 9:15  "But the Lord said to him, 'Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel'".

Observation:

When God spoke to Ananias about Saul, Saul reminded the Lord that Saul was the same guy who was persecuting and killing Christians.  He was the worst of the worst.  When Ananias questioned the Lord about Saul, the Lord said he was God's chosen instrument.  God saw something in Saul that nobody else could see.

Application:

When we are tempted to judge people and condemn them for their actions, we must remember that God can take murderers, haters, and terrible people and make them His chosen instruments.  God can use whoever He wants, whenever He wants, however He wants and we need to realize that He doesn't consult us about who He is going to work through.  What we see as the worst possible choice, God sees as the best.  We must learn to trust His judgment above our own.

Prayer:

Lord, help me not to judge people based on their past, but on who they could be in You.  Help me to hear Your voice concerning people and not go with my own thoughts.  Help me to see what You see and hear what You are speaking at all times.  I want to bless what You bless and curse what You curse.  Open my ears to hear You clearly.

Yours,
Jeff