It is very common within the church to have misconceptions about the people God uses. We must admit that, like the world, we may tend to glamorize or make heroes out of individuals that God mightily used. Paul is probably one of those “giants.” When we read about Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, in our devotions and then grab our lunch and go off to work or school, or “only” remain a mother at home with children, it’s very easy to question, “What am I really doing for my Lord?”

Well, dearly beloved, the truth of the matter is this: the Greek word used for “apostle” describes “one who has been sent out.” Sent out by whom? Jesus Christ. Sent out where? Into this world. You and I, as insignificant as we may seem, have been equally commissioned by Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus said that we are ‘on a mission’ in the same way that He was!

Of course, in the redemptive sense, no other calling equals that of Jesus Christ. However, our mission is also redemptive, though in a lesser sense, for we, all of us, are missionaries. Every single member of Christ’s body has been called by God and, in response to God’s powerful grace, is an instrument in whom God works mightily. Your life and influence makes an impression on others, either drawing people toward or driving them away from Jesus Christ.

We are ambassadors for Jesus, sent by heaven to serve our Lord. I know it’s easy to think that we are not as important or necessary as a world-wide evangelist, but in reality we are. When the Lord says, “beloved”, He’s speaking to you! When He says, “How shall they hear… unless they are sent?” He’s speaking to you. God’s Spirit enables us to evangelize and live an evangelical lifestyle.

Get your eyes off of your circumstances and shortcomings! We all struggle! Every instrument that God uses or has ever used is a common one. The only preeminent One in the church is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Allow God to direct your paths today. Be open to His mighty hand of providence at work in you and around you. As God leads – plant, water. Pray as you go, then go as you pray. You have a purpose today, and that purpose is to glorify your Lord by living in loving fellowship with Him and then exporting that to others.