God uses Unlikely People by Peculiar Medinus

 

National Genealogy Day, founded a decade ago by Ireland’s Christ Church, brings together local family history records. Even in biblical times, these records were used as an important part of history and identity. Studying Jesus' genealogy reveals the unlikely people chosen to be ancestors of the Saviour of the World.

The Bible is filled with stories of unlikely people being used to accomplish great things for the kingdom. Rahab was a harlot who worked in Jericho when Joshua sent two spies ahead before sending troops to conquer it (Joshua 2). But she became part of Jesus' genealogy when she married Salmon and bore their son Boaz (Matthew 1:5). Ruth was a Moabite woman who left her home and country and followed her mother-in-law, Naomi back to Bethlehem (Ruth 1). Her selfless devotion was rewarded when King David, from whom Jesus descended, was born through her son, Obed (Ruth 4:21–22). And Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah, whose indiscretion with King David resulted in her pregnancy (2 Samuel 11–12). But despite this turmoil, her child, Solomon became part of Jesus' genealogy (Matthew 1:6). 

These three women are reminders that God uses cracked vessels. Despite their broken pasts, Rahab, Ruth,  and Bathsheba played an important role in fulfilling God's promise to send His Son as a saviour. Through these stories, we learn that no one is too far gone for redemption, even if others have written them off because of their mistakes or backgrounds. God looks past our flaws and sees the potential that lies within us all. He takes what is broken and moulds it into something beautiful for His glory. We need only surrender our lives to Him so He can do just that! No matter who we are or where we come from—whether like Rahab, Ruth, or Bathsheba—God will use us if we let Him! The study of Jesus' genealogy has been an incredible reminder that God uses everyone; He takes those whom society has deemed unworthy or forgotten and transforms them into vessels of honour. If we open ourselves up to Him, He will take us as flawed individuals and build something beautiful out of our lives for His own glory! No matter your background or past mistakes, you too can be used by God today. It all starts with trusting Him with your future. Perhaps there is someone feeling too unworthy to become a writer, an accomplished author, and, as a matter of fact, a Christian writer. Remember, God is the Potter whose interest lies in mending cracked vessels. Some people think that in order to be a great writer, you have to be perfect. But that's not true! God uses imperfect people in His perfect plan, and that includes writers.

Your imperfections make you unique. There's only one you in this world, and that means there's only one perspective like yours. When you embrace your imperfections, it allows you to share your unique perspective with the world. And that's what makes writing so special.

So don't let your imperfections hold you back from becoming a great writer. Embrace them and use them to your advantage! Remember Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba.

About the Author

PECULIAR MEDINUS was a newspaper reporter and columnist. Her books have continued to make a positive impact on readers. The Female Preacher, her most popular book, takes the man into the core of the feminine gender. Peculiar brings unique insight into each subject she tackles through an engaging writing style that transports her audience to scenes of events. She employs versatility to convey value to her readers through different genres. Her titles include, Never Get Hurt, Single Act, Lady Battle Axe, The Overcomer, Expose, Synopsis of Health & Beauty, The Quickest Way to Overcome Stress, and The Bunch: An Anthology on the Fruit of the Spirit. Following the acronym of her first name, Peculiar is purposeful, encouraging, creative, uplifting, loving, inspiring, adaptable, and resourceful.