THE MAKING OF THE MAN THAT GOD CAN USE
"If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a Vessel unto Honour, sanctified, and meet for the Master's Use, and prepared unto every Good Work." 2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV)
BIBLE READING: ISAIAH 6:8; 1 KINGS 6:7; EZEKIEL 22:30; HEBREWS 10:5-7
It's absolutely important to know that the Lord God Almighty never accepts just anything or just any person for His Service. This is what we, as Authentic Christian believers, have to really comprehend about God's Callings upon men. Simply put, anytime God has His Eyes fixed on any man, then there is indeed something Prophetic He has seen about that man (Ps. 89:20). Regarding matters of Divine Selection, men tend to always look at the outward appearance, but God Himself always looks at the innermost being of a man just like in the case of David (1Sam. 16:7). Anytime you study the lives of the men that God used in the Holy Scriptures for His Glory, you would observe that they were men of Great Character. He still used them in spite of their numerous flaws because He is not looking for Perfect people. On the contrary, the Lord is looking for Willing Vessels to be used by Him solely for His Divine Purpose, which is the Highest Vocation there can ever be (Heb. 5:4).
It is indeed a High Honour and a Great Privilege to be God's Partner in His Business upon the Earth, which is truly something worth praying and fasting for. Surely, being a son granted the Privilege of serving the Lord is something to be valued higher than having one's domicile in the tents of wickedness (Ps. 84:10). There are certain Fundamental Qualities that always attract God without fail to any man that would be used by Him:
A man of Love and Compassion: There are several reasons why God looks for this kind of people. He is Compassionate in Nature, and He searches for men who share the same Trait because they know how to communicate or exude Compassion. Their Vision and Purpose is to see everyone in a wholesome shape and to help them attain it if need be (Matt. 9:36).
A man of Obedience: God never calls or has any use for rebels. In fact, His Very Nature holds a proud and arrogant person in contempt (1Sam. 2:30). He wants His Mission accomplished therefore He needs Loyal men who are ever ready to obey His Instructions to the letter without hesitation.
A man of Consecration: God needs persons who can go to any extent to see what they believe in come through and whatever it will take to see God's Purpose come to fruition. They are willing to pay any price whatsoever to see the Advancement of God's Kingdom.
A man of Sacrifice: Whenever God sees a man that is willing to lay down his life for a Worthy Cause, He swiftly goes after him. This was exactly how He chose David over his predecessor Saul as king over the Nation of Israel (1Sam. 17:35-36). Everything rises and falls on the Degree of Sacrifice a person is willing to make. Are you ready and willing to submit yourself wholly as a man God can use? Selah.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we exalt You for Who You are and for what You do. O Lord, please help us to be found Worthy of You as Vessels unto Honour in Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.