The Type of Person God Uses

By Dr. David Webster

Why did God choose Noah when he wanted to start over with the human race?

The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9

Let's take a look at what God looked for in Noah and what He looks for in you today!



God uses people who are available

So the LORD was sorry he had ever made mankind. It broke his heart... But Noah found favor with the LORD. - Genesis 6:6,8

God uses people who dare to be different

Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless man living on earth at the time. He consistently followed God's will and enjoyed a close relationship with him. - Genesis 6:9

God uses people who follow him completely

So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him. - Genesis 6:22

God uses people who never give up!

Also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall serve as food for you and for them." - Genesis 6:21 NRSV Can you imagine how much of a task it must have been for Noah to gather every kind of food that is eaten? Noah still didn't give up though!

The challenge:

Get down on your knees in prayer about one or two of these four steps that you haven't been true to in your life. God can do many things through ordinary you if you allow him to and make yourself into the type of person that God uses.