Do I feel inadequate having not been chosen by God as a hero of Biblical proportions? Lacking eloquence, charisma, talent and treasure, do I feel diminished having been relegated to a position of “simply” telling the good news at every opportunity?  Where is my self worth derived?  Is it thinly designed, emerging from the impressions, passions and insubstantial dimensions of a worldly man?  Do I truly crave attention enough to allow the enemy in conversation to convince me that being a disciple of Christ is anything less than glorious?  In a discussion with several “elders” of the Mormon faith who came to my door, they were dumbfounded when I challenged their belief that we are all gods, by asking them, “what if I just want to be a simple man serving a righteous God”?, “what if I do not want to be God, does that eliminate me for consideration in your quest to reach heaven”?

I have a job for Christ, planting the seed of God’s Word into every bit of soil I encounter.  I did not make the seed, invent the creativity of the seed, manufacture its capacity to produce life, and growth and harvest.  I did not breathe my life into the seed, encoding its DNA with characteristics beyond statistical understanding.  I did not allow myself, educate myself or prepare myself for planting, having earned documentation that certifies my “authority” to go on planting seeds.  I simply listened, obeyed and improved my understanding of good farming techniques, carrying water and inviting colleagues in Christ to bring their fertilizer to support those seeds I have planted.  Do I wish to be a hero of Biblical proportion?  I have the same answer that I gave when confronted with the Mormon belief that we are gods.  I do not want the responsibility that comes along with being a hero, I simply want to love people in such a way that they want to meet and form a relationship with God.  That is my definition of success.

God knew before the beginning of creation that satan would rebel and yet He still chose to create him.  What does that tell you about the God that we serve?  Would you create an enemy to your divine purpose, having foreknowledge of the struggle, devastation and chaos that enemy would perpetrate?  This is the God we serve, who has confidence in His own Glory, Grace and Love.  The enemy has lost because principalities lack at their inception and intention that required measure to overcome, Love.  I love bringing people to the Cross where they may meet Jesus and become acquainted with their Creator, being indwelt by His Spirit.  I love the Lord for what He has done for each of us, that which by all rights He could have righteously foregone.  I love people and continue to be surprised by their capacity to rise above this world through Christ and demonstrate our resemblance to God.  Lord thank you for making me a simple man, following Your Plan, and allowing me to see immediate results of my efficacy for Your Kingdom.