How Can God Use Me?

As Jesus approached Jerusalem for the last time, He
sent two disciples into the city to bring Him a
donkey. He told them, “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are
you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because
the Lord has need of it’” (Luke 19:31).

As we approach our sunset years, we may ask ourselves,
“Can I still be useful to God? Is there some service I
can render that will fill my days with significance?
Am I needed?”

Of course you are! God needs you just as He needed the
donkey to carry Him through the streets of Jerusalem.
He has always needed something or someone to get His
work done. He still has useful work for you to do.

Perhaps your work will be one brief task, like the
donkey’s single act of service. Or it may be some
activity that will fully occupy your years until your
Master calls you home. It may be an opportunity to
share your faith with someone, to intercede for him,
or to love him through quiet acts of mercy, friendly
visits, or to extend some small courtesy. There will
always be something for you to do.

In the meantime, you and I must stand and wait,
preparing ourselves through prayer, Bible reading, and
quiet listening—ready for the moment that our Lord has
need of us.

Will you be ready when He needs you? — David H. Roper

I’m available for God to use me,
Available, if God should choose me;
Should it be now or then, it doesn’t matter when;
I want to see lost souls be born again. —Anthony

God has work for all His children, regardless of age
or ability.