Throughout scripture, we read about the people of God who rose to the occasion of God's call, direction, and instruction. Some had no reluctance while others doubted themselves.

We can see in them ourselves and how we at times are scared to death while at times we, too, rise to the occasion.

Some of the characters where rough around the edges and others were quite polished. Regardless, God used them for God's ultimate purpose. God used these common ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

All made an IMPACT for God's purposes.

Mark 12:41-44

Daniel 3: 13-30

Throughout scripture, we read about those people of God who rose to the occasion when they heard God's call, heeded His direction, and followed His instruction. Some had no reluctance to do what God asked, while others doubted themselves and their abilities to accomplish all that is possible with God's help.

In these Biblical characters, we can see ourselves. At times, we are scared, often terrified, when we face the request to do God's will. At other times, we prayerfully and readily rise to the occasion.

We also see how some of these Biblical heroes (and heroines) were quite rough around the edges. Others are quite polished in their message. Regardless, God took common ordinary people and gave them the strength to do extraordinary things, fulfilling His ultimate purpose and making an IMPACT.

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"At that time the disciples came to Jesus. They asked him, 'Who is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?'

Jesus called a little child over to him. He had the child stand among them.

Jesus said, 'What I'm about to tell you is true. You need to change and become like little children.

If you don't, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who becomes as free of pride as this child is the most important in the kingdom of heaven.

Anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.'"