You don't have to be special, but you have to be available.” why because if specialties are not found even God makes use of the available! You can be in church but unavailable but it's not your portion.
MAKING YOURSELF AVAILABLE
The word available simply means being suitable or ready for use.Isaiah 6:8 - Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
These words mean to you and I that it takes readiness to be an honourable.
You must accept to be committed and determine to be vessel for honour, because everything has a price, And the bible make it clear in 2 Timothy 2:20–22 (NKJV): 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. These are the qualities required to be a vessel for honour, which means that we can decide who we want to be, either vessel for honor or for dishonor.
The word Vessel is described as a container, especially one used to hold liquid, but in a person it means that the individual has a particular quality or the person is chosen for a particular purpose and he is serving the purpose, when you take responsibility you get honour in return.
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE!
Matthew 22:11-14
11And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14For many are called, but few are chosen. Do you know why? Because there was no readiness in him.
BE FAITHFUL.
If we’re not faithful, that means we’re probably not available, so the first thing we need to consider is, God can use us if we are faithful. Even on the day of Jesus’ return, He will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matt 25:21). He will never said, “Well done, good and faithful servant for listening to 3,537 sermons, attending 494 Bible studies, and 2,723 Sunday school classes.” Don’t get me wrong. These things are good, but we must be faithful or God cannot use us in mighty ways.
BE HUMBLE.
Proverbs 22:4
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor and life. So making yourself available to be a vessel for honour you must be humble. 1 Peter 5:6
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.
PUT GOD FIRST!
Matthew 13:44-46
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it." If you don't value God he won't honour you that's the truth!
4. FELLOWSHIP !
Hebrews 10:24-25 "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." (NLT)
IN CONCLUSION!
It is very important for you and I to understand that life has a lot to offer, sometimes bad things happen to good people. Sometimes you see yourself failing your best subject in school, sometimes people get disappointed in one thing or the other, but it's not the end of the road keep moving, God's plan is to give you good expected end, so I am telling every single youth here today to take a step forward and keep pushing, because when you work with God in righteousness he will make you a vessel for honour. Most of the time, we are where we are because things happened, but begin now to look beyond the present and see the future, It might be a test of faith, Don't give up on your services, God never sleeps or slumber, God has never tired of working on you. If all that is left is hope you have enough to begin the journey back to greatness. Know that Good habits formed at youth make all the difference, the person you want to be tomorrow is guaranteed by the preparation you are getting today. So what do I say! whatever you do now that makes God work for you should be your lifestyle.The power you need to take over whatever you want in life, God has given it to you already,activate it with confidence and boldness. Do what you know to do best and God will do the rest that only him can do, but make yourself available.
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