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From Noah the Drunk to David the Homewrecker: 20 Screwed Up People God Used for His Perfect Will

Throughout scripture we see God uses imperfect people for the sake of his mission. I never quite understood why Jesus chose the individuals he did, but I am guessing his reasoning was to further prove the validity of his being. He didn’t call the popular, rich or successful to further his ministry, but rather, the poor, broken and faithful. I can only imagine how confused the Pharisees and religious leaders must have been while looking at the team of people the proclaimed Savior had gathered together.

Time After Time God Uses Imperfect People to Do Big Things

From an outside perspective, we can see that It didn’t matter where people were from, what they had done, or who they use to be; Jesus used all people for the good of His will. Don’t believe me? Here are some examples of people that were used for the greatness of HIS glory.

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    • Abraham – Was old.
    • Elijah – Was suicidal.
    • Joseph – Was abused.
    • Job – Went bankrupt.
    • Moses – Had a speech problem.
    • Gideon – Was afraid.
    • Samson – Was a womanizer.
    • Rahab – Was a prostitute.
    • Samaritan Woman – Divorced.
    • Noah – Was a Drunk.
    • Jeremiah – Was young.
    • Jacob – Was a cheater.
    • David – Was a murderer.
    • Jonah – Ran from God.
    • Naomi – Was a widow.
    • Peter – Denied Christ three times
    • Martha – Worried about everything.
    • Zacchaeus – Was small and money hungry.
    • The Disciples – Fell asleep while praying.
    • Paul – A Pharisee who persecuted Christians before becoming one.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Jarrid Wilson
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Jarrid Wilson was a husband to Juli, Dad of 2 boys, Pastor, Author, Blogger, and Founder of Anthem of Hope. Check out more from Jarrid on his blog.

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