We have a friend who is a born evangelist. He excels at meeting someone and deftly turning the conversation toward the spiritual. “Where are you on your spiritual journey?” is one of his favorite questions.

I am not my friend! Truth be told, I have often fled such opportunities, not just fearing I won’t be able to speak God’s truth coherently, but suspecting that I can’t even express a clear statement about the weather!

This passage from 1 Corinthians brings me a great measure of comfort. It reminds me that I don’t have to be like my friend. I don’t have to be anyone but the person God made me. What a relief to know that God uses all of his chosen, even those who, like me, are unsure what will come out when they open their mouths. God uses me even when I feel powerless or weak!

What a difference to realize that my confidence lies in the supreme capability of my great God and not my own capabilities! I may fumble and mumble and stumble, but his Holy Spirit, living within me, can take this broken but believing and willing son of his and use me in any way he chooses, for his glory and joy.

Is there a neighbor next door you’ve been afraid to meet? Is there a coworker who needs a word of kindness, but you’ve suspected you’d say the wrong thing? Be sure that God will use the broken, powerless people he has chosen in ways you can’t even imagine!

Lord Jesus, thank you for choosing me. I wouldn’t have, and I’ll never know why you decided to place your love and mercy on one such as I. Enable me to forever sing and live your praise. Please use me in my weakness today, for your glory. Amen.

Go Deeper — Write out on a piece of paper the names of ten of your acquaintances, coworkers and neighbors you know well enough to say hi to without getting a weird look in return. Pray over the list today and ask God to provide a perfect opportunity to ask them about their spirituality.

Read Further — Need some tips on Starting a Spiritual Conversation? This article may give you some ideas and confidence.



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