Samuel's life was ordained by God, and he was called to stand in the gap, to serve, to pray, and to trust. Just like Samuel, we're all created by God to be ministers of the gospel, and we have the incredible, eternal good news in these earthen vessels. However, the problem lies in why God would use us, imperfect people, to minister to others. The answer lies in the fact that we're not perfect, and God's glory shines through us when we're willing to trust Him, even in the midst of difficulties.
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