Being Used of God

Many people struggle to find their purpose; however, their purpose may be to preach the gospel within their space, world, or sphere of influence. This is why we were created-to expand the Kingdom of God using our unique gifts, talents, and experiences across different spheres of society. We are called to influence cultures by bringing the gospel even into the marketplace. This book explains that we were created by God for good works and that we are part of a well-thought-out plan, regardless of how we were conceived. As believers, this is our inheritance, and we ought to walk in our identity as sons of God. We were created, molded, and fashioned in Christ to produce good works, not in our own strength and ability but through total reliance on Him.

Dino B. Nicholas has written a wonderful book called Being Used Of God: A Reed Shaken in the Wind. Not only does he communicate the journey of great leaders who were used mightily by God throughout the scriptures, but he also discusses the startling message of Jesus: how He came not to be served but to serve. Jesus came to pour out His life in service; consequently, we ought to give our lives in service to Him and others.

One incredible chapter in this book is "The Fear of God: The Defining Characteristic!" In it, Dino Nicholas contrasts King Saul, who had the fear of man and the need to please people, with King David, who feared God and received the affirmation that he was a man after God's own heart who would fulfill His will and purposes.

Dino Nicholas also describes the focus of the seeker church, which is not Christ-centered but man-centered. The main purpose of the seeker church is to give people what they want or meet their felt needs, thus denying Jesus as Lord in their lives. He likens today's church to the state of the Laodicean church, characterized by lukewarmness. Jesus wasn't speaking to unbelievers when He rebuked the Laodicean Church, which was neither cold nor hot. The Greek meaning of Laodicean actually means "in place of the people for common fairness," or in other words, "justice for the people."

Dino Nicholas also poses a thought-provoking question: "Is it possible for a movement to be successful from a human perspective but be unacceptable to God?"

I highly recommend this book for ministers and anyone who desires to be used by God, walking out their calling and purpose. Enjoy these pages, which are filled with rhema words and compelling truths that will stir and ignite a passionate desire to serve the Lord no matter the cost. May you answer the call to be used by God!

Dr. Hope McDowell Gibson
Founder & President of HANS TV Network & Senior Pastor, No Limits Ministries International