I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service,I often consider myself unworthy of serving, or of being an example for Christ, because of my actions. I know know that this is incorrect, driven by shame, but that doesn't stop me from feeling that way. I feel since I know what I should be doing, but too often haven't (and don't), that I am a terrible example for others to be looking to.
It sometimes helps to remember verses like this, and how God will use people who have failed. Saul was one of the worst persecutors of his day, yet once he saw the truth, he changed completely, and God then used him. However, at the same time, I know that it was because of his faithfulness after being saved; all my failures have come since I was saved, so am I usable? If I ever move past these failures, will I even be usable then?
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