Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) On Ability:It is folly to think that because a man has natural ability, he must make a good Christian. People with the best natural equipment may make the worst disciples because they will 'boss' themselves. (p. 180 The Place of Help, 1935)It is not a question of our equipment, but of our poverty; not what we bring with us, but what He puts in us; not our natural virtues, our strength of character, our knowledge, our experience, all that is of no avail in this matter; the only thing that is of avail is that we are taken up into the big compelling of God and made His comrade. His comradeship is made out of men who know their poverty. God can do nothing with the men who think they will be of use to Him. (p. 180, The Place of Help, 1935)When it is a question of God's Almighty Spirit, never say "I can't". Never tlet the limitation of natural ability come in. If we have received the Holy Spirit, God expects the work of the Holy Spirit to be manifested in us. (p. 89 Run Today's Race, 1969)Christine+
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It is folly to think that because a man has natural ability, he must make a good Christian. People with the best natural equipment may make the worst disciples because they will 'boss' themselves. (p. 180 The Place of Help, 1935)Christine, thank you so much for sharing this it really ministered to my heart. I count it amazing what the Lord has been able to do through me in my life thus far.
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