Dare to be used by God

^{Ephesians 3:20} Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

 Reading through scripture, we read time and time again how God uses less-than-likely candidates to change the world. One example of this is King David, God chooses the youngest son, a grandson of a Moabite + Israelite marriage and a shepherd in order to become the King of Israel (and a bit of a famous one.) Throughout scripture, God chooses the unlikely to do great things. Looking at Jesus' geneaology we see misfits and mess-ups who God chooses to bless and use in order to bless the entire world.

Do we dare to ask God to use us in the same ways? Would you be willing to ask God to use you in unimaginable ways? For a long time I would have said I was willing to die for my faith, I think many would. Perhaps the more difficult question is...are you willing to live for your faith? I want to live a life that echoes the words of Isaiah when he encountered God.

^{Isaiah 9:6} Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"