Our Faith Could Never Be non-Prophet

Our Faith Could Never Be non-Prophet

     God used messengers to deliver divine messages to those who would believe -- then and later.  People who are open to receive God' messages are prophet-able and the result is profitable for the kingdom of God.

     Many of the messages are challenging and call us to make changes in our lives.  I find it hard, in some cases, to accept that I've been doing "it" wrong, or that my way is not the best way.  But many times God sends someone into my life with just such a message.  I get down the road in my spiritual journey and look back at that particular situation and see how God's way really was the best way.
     Whomever the messenger is that God has chosen may be referred to as "a prophet," or not, the title is not what is important.  God's message is what is significant; the call to change, and the act of coming back to God's way.
     Seldom do I realize what God is doing in my life while I experience it.  When I look back, I see a greater picture of what took place, and who it was that God used to accomplish the task.
     Sometimes those messages comes from a child, youth or adults.  God carefully selects messangers using only those willing to serve in that capacity; many times there is more urging from God to convince the person.
     When Jeremiah was called, he told God that he was too young.  But God offers development and training to build our confidence.  I found that out.
     When I was in C.C.D. I looked at my Catechists and thought I would never do that.  God led me through many small steps and developed in me the confidence to speak about my faith before a group.  I don't consider myself a prophet by biblical standards, but I am willing to be a messenger for God.
     Many of you, or your peers, have stepped forward to proclaim the message of God before others, perhaps as a Catechist, Team-Teacher, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, giving a talk on a Retreat, one-on-one counseling, helping a friend in need, or just encouraging someone to do what's right.
     Someone once told me, "You may be the only Bible another person reads."  We live the Christian faith, and our lives are an open book.  Are we willing to make it the Good Book?  I certainly am willing to try, by opening myself up to let God lead.  I am blessed to be used by our Lord Jesus Christ.
     You are called to serve Christ in a similar way.  Your answer is your choice, but know that the invitation has been extended.  I hope your answer will be, "Here I am Lord, Send me!"