Let Those Be Put To Shame And Confusion Who Seek My Life

Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O LORD, make haste to help me! Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me. Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame.

Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay!

Psalm 70:1-5

In the Bible we see that God consistently used people who were far less than perfect. The world has not changed. We are still much less than perfect and God uses us today. We each have our role and our place.

God is glorified by showing Himself strong through our weaknesses. It shows us that He desires to work through our lives not because we are perfect but because He is. And since He uses weak and foolish things, it means you and I are prime candidates for His work.

The LORD isn’t looking for superheroes. He uses those of us who are flawed and frail, so that He can show His strength and grace. He wants those with a willing and available heart.

In God’s service, our greatest ability is our availability.

Our Daily Bread – November 8, 2008