I am nothing

I wonder how often we, even those who call themselves Chrisitans, stop to realize just how insignificate we are in ourselves? Do we always give our Holy Father the credit he deserves for all things pertaining to our lives?
Recently the University of Missouri won the Big 12 Tournament Title in basketball for the first time. The star and best player on the team, Demarie Caroll was inteviewed after the game and the first thing he said was "I must first give God the glory because without him I would not be here now".
This young man recognized and publicly acknowledged that it was God, not himself who gave him the ability and talent to do what he did. He did not tell that is was the years of hard work and dedication that made him what he was. This is what most of the world does when they achieve something. They say it was because they studied or worked to get where they are, and neglect to give God any of the credit.
I think it is time to remind everyone about the real truth about our talents and abilities. I would like to use the Word of God to point out just where your success really came from. Our education system wants us to believe we can do it ourselves wihout outside help if we are willing to work hard and learn all we can.
First of all man did not evolve from monkeys or any other creature or organism.They were created by the Almighty God in his likeness and in his image, Genesis 1 : 27. By the way, God is not a microorganism, not and animal or anything like that. Since we are in his image is it very evident God has a form like man.
Second of all we were made from the dust of the earth, Genesis 2: 7. If I am really nothing but dust in myself, what do I have to be so proud of? I not only came out of the dust, but my mortal body will return to where it came from, Genesis 3: 19. This is nothing but foolishness in the eyes of our creator.
Proverbs 30: 32" If thou hast done foolishly in lifting thyself up, or if thou hast thought evil, LAY THY HAND UPON THY MOUTH".
I have often thought and even prayed saying "I am as a grain of sand on a seashore" and I am amazed that my maker would even observe and bless this lone grain among so many. They say the world's population will soon reach 7 billion, so I really am just one in so many. We have to keep in account we are all alike because "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God". I cannot say I am better than anyone else, so what is the difference?
The only difference between the lost and the saved is that the saved ones have acknowledged they have sinned and asked forgivness through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, if you are one of the saved ones you best keep this in mind if you judge the lost.
Now that we have looked at where we came from and what we really are, let us look at where our abilities and talents truly come from.1
Exodus 31: 1"And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying. 2"See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, the son of Hur of the the tribe of Judah. 3" And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship", read also verses 4 through 6.
God not only told Moses who he had given special abilites to, but he also told Moses where they would come from. God chooses who he will give these talents to without regard of who they are or where they come from. Man is always trying to tell people what they should become because of family background or something else without letting God direct those lives. Therefore we have many doing things they are not really qualified to do, and this leads to serious problems.
There is nothing wrong with getting an education, but we should be careful to choose the field we are best qualified for. If you do something you are not meant to do you will never really know the feeling of joy and fulfillment God has in store for you.
You may even become rich and famous and think you are happy. If this is true why do we have so many of these rich and famous who are in actuality very unhappy and discontent? Why are they always trying new things, looking for this contentment?
I do not have, nor do I desire any of this worlds riches or notability. I am though very content in my inner soul, where true contentment comes from. I may please my mind, but if my heart is not at peace then I will continue to search for that fulfillment, and there is not one thing in the world that will achieve that.
I am always reminded that our Lord Jesus Christ said "Without me you can do nothing". If we do something he chooses he will be with us, but if we do the choosing he may not be there. I keep in mind at all times that it is the Lord who gets credit for everything I achieve in this life, so I never want to say "I did it". Whatever legacy I leave please remember that if was not I, but the Lord who did it.
I hope by now you realize that you and I are nothing without our Lord and Maker. Seek his direction in all things and you will find peace and contentment this world can never bring to you or anyone else.
May God bless and keep you in His will.