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CrossCreek Students
Why God Uses the People No One Expects
Midweek | 6:30-8
Locations & Times
CrossCreek Church
5300 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034, USA
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Gordon Welchman
Welchman's invention, The Diagonal Board, improved the Bombe Machine.
God uses unexpected people in unexpected ways!
Ehud wasn't who they expected to defeat the King...
he was left handed!
he was left handed!
Deborah wasn't who they expected as a Judge...
she was a woman!
she was a woman!
Jael wasn't who they expected to defeat the army commander...
she wasn't a soldier or Israelite!
she wasn't a soldier or Israelite!
How does God use ordinary or unexpected people like us to accomplish His plans?
1. God sees what others miss
Ehud could have been seen as weak or untrustworthy for being left-handed
Deborah could have been dismissed for being a woman
Jael could have been overlooked because she wasn't an Israelite or soldier
Deborah could have been dismissed for being a woman
Jael could have been overlooked because she wasn't an Israelite or soldier
2. God's plans aren't always predictable
Ehud escaped through the latrine.
Deborah led with wisdom and faith instead of a sword like other judges.
Jael used what she had on hand.
Deborah led with wisdom and faith instead of a sword like other judges.
Jael used what she had on hand.
3. God moves through those who trust Him
Ehud trusted God with the plan.
Deborah trusted God to win the battle.
Jael trusted God enough to act when the opportunity arrived.
Deborah trusted God to win the battle.
Jael trusted God enough to act when the opportunity arrived.
CHALLENGE: Say YES before you're ready!
What is God nudging you to do right now?
- Think of ONE thing you've been putting off
- Tell someone about it & ask them to pray about it with you
- Take ONE small step toward it this week
What is God nudging you to do right now?
- Think of ONE thing you've been putting off
- Tell someone about it & ask them to pray about it with you
- Take ONE small step toward it this week
YOU are God's masterpiece!
