1 Chronicles 24:1-25:31; Ezekiel 22:1-31; John 8:12-30
Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead). Galatians 1:1
Paul didn’t volunteer for God’s service, he was conscripted. He didn’t choose his apostleship, God chose it for him. He didn’t study to become a servant, God called him to servanthood. He didn’t seek ordination, God anointed Him. This is what made his ministry so effective. God’s formula hasn’t changed—He still wants to be the One to call and choose and anoint and send. Only then will our service be effective, and a blessing to others. Wait on Him! —Deborah Manera
The Lord wants us to be used, yes; but what He is after is that we pour
all we have, ourselves, to Him, and if that be all, that is enough. —Watchman Nee