Which Part of This Story Isn’t True?
Jesus selected 12 perfect disciples.
He spent about 3 years with them—teaching and training them.
He sent them out, commissioned to heal, restore and announce the Good News of God’s Kingdom.
Question: Which part of this story isn’t true?
Answer: The “perfect” part.
Jesus chose imperfect people to make a difference.
News flash: God STILL CHOOSES IMPERFECT PEOPLE to make a difference.
Have you ever felt like you were unqualified, disqualified, ill-equipped, not ready, or not good enough?
Yeah, me too. I don’t think I’ve ever felt ready for what God gave me to do…
And I know I’ve never felt “perfect.”
All too often, we tell ourselves a story that isn’t true. We say, “I’m not ready.”
We hesitate and we wait.
We wait for a perfect scenario. We wait for a perfect me…
But while we’re waiting, we miss opportunities—opportunities to bless, serve, help, influence, and lead.
While we’re waiting for the perfect _______, we miss opportunities to make a difference.
The truth is, we’re not perfect.
We’re not ready.
We’re not equipped.
We’re not qualified.
We’re not good enough.
But WE ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE GOD CHOOSES.
God chooses imperfect people to make a difference.
Don’t let fear stop you.
Don’t hesitate.
Participate.
Initiate.
Influence and lead.
Don’t hide—let your light shine.
God wants YOU to make a difference.