For God does not change His mind about whom He chooses and blesses. – Romans 11:29
I remember my first professional play. I had been chosen for the lead role but I was also the least experienced actor among the cast. We had a month of rehearsals and for the first three weeks I couldn`t "get" it. I was really scared that I would be replaced at the last minute. But I wasn`t. My director stuck with me, patiently telling me, "You`ll get it soon."
That`s the way I feel with God. There are times — like today — when I feel I just don`t get it.
When I mess up. When I fail. When I sin. When I`m inefficient. Proud. Judgmental. Unloving.
Still, He calls me to take part in His work. To be a servant. To minister. To share His Gospel to others.
A lot of times I feel like I`m just not up to the task and that He should get someone else. But He makes it clear to me that He`s chosen me and He`s not changing His mind about that. The only thing I can do to prevent Him from using me is to say no. And I actually have, several times. But even after that, He hasn`t written me off.
Instead, He patiently whispers, "You`ll get it... all of it... one day." George Gabriel
REFLECTION:
Feel like you can`t get it sometimes? He won`t give up on you. Don`t, either.
Thank You for calling me... and for the blessing that comes when I say yes.