God Works Where You are Lacking

~~~ Ephesians 5: 21-33 ~~~ Psalm 128 ~~~ Luke 13: 18-21 ~~~

 

The power of God is such that he transforms even the smallest

most insignificant things to proclaim his greatness.

"What is the Kingdom of God like?"

 

The kingdom of God is compared to a mustard seed

and handful of dough.

 

The mustard seed is planted in the ground.

Each day it grows some until it is a mature bush. 

It must be fully grown before the birds come to nest in its branches.

The branches must be able to support the weight of the birds.

 

The birds, surprisingly, were attracted to this lowly bush

made into something great by God.

So it is with us.

Even though we may think that we have nothing to offer God in return

for what he has done for us...we are wrong.

God takes the small the lowly and makes of them what he desires.

 

The mustard seed grew as it was destined to do.

The mustard seed grew into a large bush

as many before it had grown.

So it can be for us.

If you look carefully in the Bible God routinely uses someone

or something insignificant to make a point.

 

Most of the prophets had not previously made themselves well known.

God equipped them to accomplish great things in his name.

Jesus used common everyday things like water and wine to perform

his miracles.

He took only a few loaves and fishes to feed a large

crowd of five thousand.

Nothing is too small or insignificant for God.

The greatness of God has the ability to enlarge whatever

he chooses to use for himself.

 

 Never believe that what you are lacking makes you
less likely to be used by God...
nothing could be farther from the truth.

For wherever you are lacking in your life is just
where the Lord will make up the deficit.

If you are willing to open your mind,
heart, soul, and body to be used by God for his greater glory;
be prepared to be amazed at what he will do.
Be in awe as to how he will use you to
bring forth his kingdom here and now.

Always remember...
all things are possible when God is leading the way.
Whether you are a single mustard seed or
a handful of dough you a destined to be great
in the eyes of the Lord...
for he is with you and in you.