Ordinary

More than a decade ago, I read Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God. Today as I worked on an upcoming lesson, I sought out a memorable passage:

"When you believe nothing significant can happen through you, you have said more about your belief in God than you have said about yourself . . .

He goes on to say: "An ordinary person is who God most likes to use. Paul said God deliberately seeks out the weak things and the despised things, because it is from them that He can receive the greatest glory (see I Cor. 1:26-31). Then everyone will know that only God could have done it. If you feel weak, limited, ordinary, you are the best material through which God can work!"

Makes me think of that old refridgerator magnet I saw one time: the only ability you need to have to be used by God is availability.