God uses Real People, not Perfect People
Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT)
"Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure."
When we examine the genealogy of Jesus, it’s a vivid reminder that God uses flawed and broken people to accomplish His purposes. From Abraham, who lied to protect himself, to Jacob, whose name means deceiver, to King David, an adulterer and murderer—these were not perfect people. Yet God chose them to be part of His redemptive plan. Their stories reflect His grace, not their goodness. This truth challenges us to recognize that God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
Our culture often celebrates perfection, but God celebrates surrender. He doesn’t require us to have spotless resumes or perfect pasts. Instead, He asks for willing hearts. Through their messes and failures, the people in Jesus' lineage remind us that God sees potential where others see problems. He transforms our mess into a message and our failures into platforms for His glory.
This is the beauty of the Gospel: God uses real people, not ideal people. He redeems our stories and invites us to be part of His. Whether your past is one of shame or struggle, God’s grace is sufficient. He sees beyond your imperfections and calls you to step into His plan, trusting that His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for using imperfect people to accomplish Your perfect plans. Help me to trust in Your ability to redeem my failures and use my life for Your glory. Teach me to surrender my weaknesses to You, knowing that Your grace is sufficient. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
"Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure."
When we examine the genealogy of Jesus, it’s a vivid reminder that God uses flawed and broken people to accomplish His purposes. From Abraham, who lied to protect himself, to Jacob, whose name means deceiver, to King David, an adulterer and murderer—these were not perfect people. Yet God chose them to be part of His redemptive plan. Their stories reflect His grace, not their goodness. This truth challenges us to recognize that God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
Our culture often celebrates perfection, but God celebrates surrender. He doesn’t require us to have spotless resumes or perfect pasts. Instead, He asks for willing hearts. Through their messes and failures, the people in Jesus' lineage remind us that God sees potential where others see problems. He transforms our mess into a message and our failures into platforms for His glory.
This is the beauty of the Gospel: God uses real people, not ideal people. He redeems our stories and invites us to be part of His. Whether your past is one of shame or struggle, God’s grace is sufficient. He sees beyond your imperfections and calls you to step into His plan, trusting that His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for using imperfect people to accomplish Your perfect plans. Help me to trust in Your ability to redeem my failures and use my life for Your glory. Teach me to surrender my weaknesses to You, knowing that Your grace is sufficient. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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