Devotion for Today

He Can Use Anyone

January 31, 2013

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
–Philippians 1:21

Helen Keller, who is a classic example of handling life’s handicaps, said, “I thank God for my handicaps, for through them I have found myself, my work, and my God.” Some people with handicaps drown themselves in self-pity, and thus limit their usefulness and service to mankind and to God. The Apostle Paul knew the pangs of suffering. He used his infirmity rather than allowing his infirmity to use him, and he used it for the glory of God. He seized everything, even death, to glorify his Lord. No matter which way fate turned, he was one jump ahead of it, and using it to magnify his Savior.

Prayer for the day

Even my handicaps can be used by You, Lord Jesus. Like the Apostle Paul, let me rise above them for Your glory.

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39 Comments

Jeff says 2.8.2013, 00:03 a.m.

I agree. Definitely God can use anyone. This message brings to mind the story of Nick Vujicic , who is also a great encouragement(no arms, no legs).

Dave says 2.2.2013, 10:22 a.m.

All of my life I have been a people pleaser and wanted people to like me. The Bible calls that the fear of man. Psychologists and Celebrate Recovery calls it Codependency. Anyway, I am 67 and running the race with Jesus's help. praise Him, only!

Emmanuel says 2.1.2013, 12:38 a.m.

I thank God for the ministry gift of an Evangelist. I need your help about this calling, may God bless you. Amen

George says 1.31.2013, 10:32 p.m.

Because of God, I will not have any handicaps, He is my strength and redeemer.

Christine says 1.31.2013, 8:43 p.m.

God Bless you all for all u do in His Name.

Susan says 1.31.2013, 4:45 p.m.

I too thank God for my handicaps some I was born with others have come with old age, cannot stand or walk at all. Through the last 3years of not being able to walk I have grown closer to The Lord and He has become more precious to me. God bless you.

Everlyn says 1.31.2013, 2:36 p.m.

I am thankful to God for who he is.

San says 1.31.2013, 2:33 p.m.

God is able to sustain those who are weak and to use them unto His glory. Also to shame the wise and the strong.He will not share His glory with mere mortal men because everything originates from Him.

Hootie says 1.31.2013, 10:14 a.m.

Marilyn....so sorry for the loss of your husband aka "the good man" - all of us have you in our prayers....

Tom says 1.31.2013, 09:47 a.m.

Marilyn,I'm no Billy Graham but, I believe it's okay to ask God why because he wants us to go to him with our questions, fears and burdens.I am sorry for your loss and I will pray for you.Tom

Cindy says 1.31.2013, 08:44 a.m.

Thank you for your engagement with me this morning. Pray that your Holy Spirit leads, enlightens and fills my thoughts, motives, nd responses so that all who near see YOU.

Jim says 1.31.2013, 08:09 a.m.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jer. 29:11There will be no tears in Heaven, Marilyn. He will replace your sorrow with rejoicing.

Joe says 1.31.2013, 07:37 a.m.

Amen.

anilpastor says 1.31.2013, 05:03 a.m.

I need daily devotional massage on my email

Paul says 1.31.2013, 04:06 a.m.

I have Cancer that has no cure. Praise God ! HE died and rose again. Im Healed !

Gerry says 1.31.2013, 03:52 a.m.

You do not have to be another Billy Graham to witness for Christ . Give your best effort and God will bless it.

Blessing says 2.1.2012, 3:55 p.m.

Marilyn, I pray the God of Peace will give you Peace in this challenging and difficult times you are going through, I pray that Jesus will send you His Comforter to be with you always, God will give you new strength for each day. you are in my Prayer

Blessing says 2.1.2012, 08:51 a.m.

Donovan says 1.31.2012, 11:32 p.m.

BGEA, thanks for your faithfulness in upholding the truth. I'm also thankful for all the testimonies of people glorifying God in difficult situations.

Gina says 1.31.2012, 10:27 a.m.

My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 2010. He relapsed (liver) July 2011. Our audience has never been so large to tell other about Jesus. When you are facing a trial others watch to see if your God is really all that. HE is all that!

Nick says 1.31.2012, 10:24 a.m.

2 Chronicles 7:14 shows us our part in having a great nation. God always does His part. God is not mocked. What we sow we shall reap. Thank You Father for removing the wicked and evil in power and replacing them with Your people. In Jesus name.

Bryant says 1.31.2012, 08:27 a.m.

I pray if anything to make my mark for JESUS, I might have a few character flaws however he is strong where I am weak.

Annie says 1.31.2012, 08:14 a.m.

Dear MERILYN, this is for you....., I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD (Psalms 118:17). May God pour His rich blessings on you.....! Amen!

Gerry says 1.31.2012, 07:53 a.m.

The Bible is full of unlikely people that God had chosen to use, for great things. You don't have to have extraordinary gifts. God will supply the ability to accomplish whatever he calls you to do. You just need to be willing.

Johnna says 1.31.2012, 07:30 a.m.

?2 Corinthians 1:3-4 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Erin says 1.31.2012, 07:24 a.m.

I am so thankful for his many blessing in my life and for helping me.

Sue says 1.31.2012, 06:31 a.m.

I've lived with epilepsy for 39 yrs. and I didn't understand while this would happen to me but yrs. later I found myself working with students in Special Education and I can relate to them and their handicaps. God has made me stronger!

Annie says 1.31.2012, 06:04 a.m.

This is for MARILYN, JESUS said, " BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE." (Mark 5:36) With much love and prayers....., In precious name, Amen!

MARILYN says 1.30.2012, 09:33 a.m.

I lost my husband 3 months ago and I am having trouble accepting that he was taken from me. He was such a good man and it is hard to accept that I will never see him physically again. Please pray that I won't continue to ask God "why".

Annie says 1.29.2012, 08:55 a.m.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him but also to suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29). It doesn't matter what we had gone through because we have the assurance, You said I will never leave you nor forsake you!

Fatima says 2.11.2011, 00:30 a.m.

Thank you Lord for what you do for your people and even the ones that have not yet found you. Lord, I thank you for how you made me, which unique and just Fatima. You have given me so much and I can't thank you enough but I will surely continue to lift of your name. It's in you sweet name I pray...Amen!

Fatima says 1.31.2011, 11:58 p.m.

Heavenly Father, meeting with you is a delight! I thank you and give you honor for giving me the truth for the right path and the light for me to see it clearly. It's in your name LORD that I give thanks!

bob says 1.31.2011, 4:23 p.m.

Justin Rose says 1.31.2011, 12:26 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus for all your blessings of life! Use my flaws and short comings to better serve you!!

melissa says 1.31.2011, 11:22 a.m.

Father, I give you my emotions to use for your glory. Make something delightful of them today!

sam says 1.31.2011, 08:29 a.m.

The good Lord made them all. Let all, with or without disability realize this. And so let all praise our Creator with one accord.

Doug says 1.31.2011, 06:45 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for my limits in life, And for BGEA that reaches the life and hearts of so many! I pray to be more like Jesus and live more of myself to help others in need.

Gerry says 1.31.2011, 06:27 a.m.

The Lord made each of us uniquely different . He never makes a mistake even if we do not understand his decisions. So whatever you have been given use it to the best of your ability to glorify Holy God.

mick says 1.29.2011, 10:31 a.m.

Help is only a handicap away!