Welcome to The Wednesday Word! This devotional series began as part of my New Year’s resolution to spend more time in God’s Word, and I felt led to share what I’m learning along the way. My hope is that these weekly reflections encourage, challenge, and bless you as much as they do me. God bless & Hotty Toddy!
Here’s last week's if you missed it:
https://olemiss.forums.rivals.com/threads/wednesday-word-pt-5-—-february-12-2025.384017/
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God Can Use Anyone
Scriptures
"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." — 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 (NIV)
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Reflection
God has never needed perfect people to accomplish His will—He has always chosen the unlikely, the broken, and the flawed to carry out His greatest plans. Throughout the Bible, we see example after example of God using people who, by human standards, didn’t seem qualified for the task.
Paul, once known as Saul, was a fierce persecutor of Christians. He arrested believers, approved of executions, and did everything in his power to stop the spread of the Gospel. Yet God met him on the road to Damascus, transformed his heart, and called him to be one of the greatest evangelists in history. The very man who once hunted down Christians became the author of 13 books of the New Testament and a pillar of the faith. David was just a shepherd boy when God called him to be king. He wasn’t the strongest or the most impressive by human standards, yet God saw his heart. Even after David’s rise to power, he made serious mistakes—including adultery and murder. But God still used him, calling him “a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22). Moses was full of self-doubt, telling God he wasn’t a good speaker. Yet God used him to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Gideon was hiding in fear when God called him a “mighty warrior” and chose him to defeat an enemy army. Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, denied even knowing Him three times, yet he became a foundational leader of the early church. These stories remind us that God doesn’t require perfection—He requires willingness. He can take our worst failures and turn them into testimonies of His grace. You don’t have to be a pastor, missionary, or church leader to be used by God. Your calling might be to lead with integrity in your workplace, to show kindness to those who feel unseen, or to raise your children in faith. Wherever you are, God has a purpose for you.
How to Apply This to My Life
Today’s Prayer
"Heavenly Father, thank You for using ordinary, broken people for extraordinary purposes. Help me to see that my past mistakes and weaknesses do not disqualify me from Your calling. Use me in my daily life to reflect Your love, grace, and truth. Give me the courage to step into the purpose You have for me, knowing that Your power is made perfect in my weakness. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
Here’s last week's if you missed it:
https://olemiss.forums.rivals.com/threads/wednesday-word-pt-5-—-february-12-2025.384017/
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God Can Use Anyone
Scriptures
"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." — 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 (NIV)
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
Reflection
God has never needed perfect people to accomplish His will—He has always chosen the unlikely, the broken, and the flawed to carry out His greatest plans. Throughout the Bible, we see example after example of God using people who, by human standards, didn’t seem qualified for the task.
Paul, once known as Saul, was a fierce persecutor of Christians. He arrested believers, approved of executions, and did everything in his power to stop the spread of the Gospel. Yet God met him on the road to Damascus, transformed his heart, and called him to be one of the greatest evangelists in history. The very man who once hunted down Christians became the author of 13 books of the New Testament and a pillar of the faith. David was just a shepherd boy when God called him to be king. He wasn’t the strongest or the most impressive by human standards, yet God saw his heart. Even after David’s rise to power, he made serious mistakes—including adultery and murder. But God still used him, calling him “a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22). Moses was full of self-doubt, telling God he wasn’t a good speaker. Yet God used him to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Gideon was hiding in fear when God called him a “mighty warrior” and chose him to defeat an enemy army. Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, denied even knowing Him three times, yet he became a foundational leader of the early church. These stories remind us that God doesn’t require perfection—He requires willingness. He can take our worst failures and turn them into testimonies of His grace. You don’t have to be a pastor, missionary, or church leader to be used by God. Your calling might be to lead with integrity in your workplace, to show kindness to those who feel unseen, or to raise your children in faith. Wherever you are, God has a purpose for you.
How to Apply This to My Life
- Stop Disqualifying Yourself – If God could use Paul, David, Moses, Peter, and Gideon, He can use you. Your past doesn’t define your future.
- Use Your Everyday Life for His Glory – Whether at work, at home, or in your community, you have opportunities to reflect Christ.
- Let God Redeem Your Brokenness – Your mistakes don’t make you unusable—they make your testimony even more powerful.
- Remember Who Gets the Glory – When God does something great through you, point others back to Him.
Today’s Prayer
"Heavenly Father, thank You for using ordinary, broken people for extraordinary purposes. Help me to see that my past mistakes and weaknesses do not disqualify me from Your calling. Use me in my daily life to reflect Your love, grace, and truth. Give me the courage to step into the purpose You have for me, knowing that Your power is made perfect in my weakness. In Jesus’ name, Amen."
