Like Paul

Dear Victorious,

I've read about the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. It is amazing to me that God could take such a sinful man (who literally killed Christ-followers) and create such a powerful ministry impact with him. What can I do to be used by God in such ways?

Kevin Z. - Alliance, OH

Dear Kevin,

Look closely at how Paul related to God and how God used him. God did not waste any part of Paul's background. He used his training, his mind, his position in society - and even Paul's weaknesses. All became useful to God as He deployed Paul in ministry work. But - and this is big - Paul first had to surrender his entire being to God.

If you want to do great things for God, focus on surrendering yourself to God.