This question often comes up in the life of every true believer. We are Faced with temptations that tends to pull us down on a daily basis, and most times, we fall.
But does that Makes us less of a true Christian? No! When we look at most of the great men of God in the Bible, we would know that God does not look for "perfect men and women" to work in and with. He looks for people who are willing to obey His words.
These names mentioned above are just few out of the many 'damaged' people God still used. Our God is a graceful and mysterious God. His ways are far beyond ours, so we can never predict His moves. God uses imperfect people to do great things so that we would come to that point in our lives when we would realize that we too can be used, only if we allow Him.
Stay blessed, you are great...
But does that Makes us less of a true Christian? No! When we look at most of the great men of God in the Bible, we would know that God does not look for "perfect men and women" to work in and with. He looks for people who are willing to obey His words.
Examples of Great People God Used
- Moses: Moses wasn't always a great man, he was once an ordinary citizen of Egypt (even though he lived as a prince in the palace). Moses had serious issues with his temper and committed murder. Study Exodus 2:11-15.
- Abraham: We all know and call this great man of faith as the "father of many nations". He was someone who walked with God through faith. He was also widely known to be a worshipper of strange gods during his growing days as his father 'Terah' was a maker of idols.
- David: This list wouldn't be complete if David's name is not mentioned as someone who was a great man in the Bible days. Widely known as the little boy who killed goliath. He was the king of Israel and it is believed that Jesus Christ was born in king David's lineage. This great man was referred to as a 'man after God's heart'. He is not perfect either because he had lust of the eyes, committed adultery and ultimately committed murder through his decree. Study 2Samuel 11:1-17.
- Apostle Paul: Widely regarded as one of the greatest apostles of Christ. He was so great that he was used by God to write most of the books in the New Testaments. This great man of God was once a persecutor of Christians. He was known to kill the early Christians, but God still used him for His glory.
- Samson: We all know him to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest man to have walked upon this earth. We have read all about his great exploits through the help of God, but he also had his own weakness which ultimately, lead to his death. He was a womanizer. He was full anointed, but a woman brought him to his knees. Study Judges 16:1-31.
- Rachel: Stole from her father. Genesis 31:19
- Solomon: The wisest man on earth, had serial sex partners. Study 1Kings 11.
These names mentioned above are just few out of the many 'damaged' people God still used. Our God is a graceful and mysterious God. His ways are far beyond ours, so we can never predict His moves. God uses imperfect people to do great things so that we would come to that point in our lives when we would realize that we too can be used, only if we allow Him.
Stay blessed, you are great...