The MOST Suited

se·lect

səˈlekt/

verb

1. 1.

   carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.

   "students must select their own program"

   synonyms:

   choose, pick (out), single out, sort out, take;

   
   Have you ever been selected for something? Possibly it was as a child to be part of a team, or on the job for a particular task. How did it feel to know that you were selected, that someone thought you were "the most suited"? Someone thought you would be the BEST pick. Have you ever considered how you are God's "most suited"?
   
   The Lord brought to mind this concept of selection when thinking about His call. It was even more evident when thinking of our Missionary training last summer. It was amazing to hear of all the specific places God called each of our 2014 class. Each individual/family had a story of God leading them to a specific place; their call to the mission field.
   
   

   

   Our family is humbled to think that we were carefully chosen by God as being the best or "most suitable" for the nation of Ireland. What has He called you to? Is it a nation? A particular ministry? Your community? Your school? Without a doubt, we believe He has called you. Jeremiah 1:5 reminds us, "before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart..." For us, to know that God selected us for Ireland isn't the only excitement, but to know that He will enable us to go is even more exciting. For each call, He has a plan and is willing to put it into action with our faith and trust in Him. His promise is to "continue His work until it is finished..."
   
   
   
   
   

How is God Using You?

On a very special night before Katherine was born, even before we knew we were having a girl, I was feeling very low. Randal took the time to pray for me, and as he was praying God used Randal to speak His heart. I don't know if you've ever had anyone prophesy over you, but what I can say is your spirit knows when God is speaking to you. As Randal was praying, God used him in the gift of prophecy. 

Some of Randal's prayer said this, "God is giving you what He has promised you. You are having a girl, and He will begin to give you the things the enemy has stolen from you over the years." As Randal prayed this, I knew in my spirit that God was speaking to me. It was weeks later that we found out we were having a girl. 

Since Katherine has been born, there has never been a day that God hasn't reminded me of that special night. Each night as I put her down for bed and pray for her, God reminds me that He is faithful. He has used her many times over the last 2 years as a reminder that God is speaking and will fulfill His promises.

I often wonder if God can use Katherine at such a young age to impact my life so much everyday, how much more is He willing and able to use me to touch lives? I pray that I too can remind others of His goodness, faithfulness and love each day just by smiling as Katherine does. 

Next time you see Katherine, let it be a reminder that God desires to use you and He will fulfill His promises!