Tasks Beyond Our Means

"Jesus always calls His people to tasks that are far beyond their means....The resurrection and power of Jesus are not proven when the church achieves the ordinary.  That is why the disciples were commanded to wait for the anointing of the Holy Spirit before they began their extraordinary mission."  Rev. John P. Sartelle - Senior minister of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky.

I read this statement in my devotions this morning and was reminded so clearly and powerfully the power through which I do ministry.  The pastorate that God has called me to is far beyond my means as a finite man.  I am so thankful that He enables, equips, empowers, and endures me to be His vessel, His mouthpiece, His hands and feet, His arms and legs to carry and put forth His gospel and love to others.  I am so thankful that there is one greater than I who does the work!  I am so thankful that I am not able to be self-sufficient and that I am not able to be adequate in my own self.  For if this were capable and true, I would have no need of God and my very existence would be emptied and robbed of it's richness and joy!

Thank you, my Lord and God, for the ministry of your Spirit and for using me, one so limited and imperfect, to accomplish Your perfect, grand will and plan for Your creation!