Robert C Green II .com

I’m reading a new book called “The Last Men’s Book You’ll Ever Need” by David Moore. This is quite the interesting book so far. The first chapter bring to light something that we, as men, do not like to deal with: failure.

So let’s start with the question that David asks as the end of chapter 1: “What are your areas of struggle as a Christian? Who in scripture encourages you that you are not alone in these particular struggles?” I think this is a very important question to ask for two reasons: First, it lays our Christianity bare. The revelation of our struggle drives us to rely on Christ for grace and sufficiency. Doesn’t this immediately remind you of 2 Corinthians 12.9 :

“And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.”

Second, this revelation allows us to honestly evaluate ourselves and to make an honest measure of our abilities. I am not perfect and neither are you. But I am good at things that you aren’t and you’ll do much better than me at many things. We’re not perfect, we’re not all the same. We’re different and we have different strengths and weaknesses. Christ has made us to complement each other in ways that we cannot even understand. Difference is the spice of life my friends.

Now, on to the second part of the question. The only thing that I want to point out here is that God did not use perfect people. Let’s count the murderers, prostitutes, poor men, disabled men, middle and lower class men, pharisees, guards, and priests that Christ has used over the years. And let’s not forget all those He has used who are arrogant, blasphemous, liers, cheaters, adulterers, theives, and the like. God does not use perfect vessels to accomplish His will. No, He perfects His vessels as they continue seeking His face and doing His will.