God used young people? Why yes He did! We don't really think about that because we usually hear about the older people that God used, such as Abraham, Moses, etc. Just like He used them, God used Joshua, Josiah, David, Timothy, and for the ladies, Mary. All of these young people were submitted to Christ and willing to let Him have His way. So, because of their obedience to God, He blessed them tremendously! Don't believe me? Well, let me tell you more.
We learn about Joshua in the book of Numbers. Joshua was an aide to Moses at a young age. God had His eye on Joshua. God told Moses one day to lay his hands on Joshua and take him to the priest and have him commissioned in front of the assembly. After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of his people. Although Joshua was young he still stayed faithful to God, and God made him a great and godly leader.
In 2 Chronicles, we learn about another young man by the name of Josiah. Josiah was EIGHT years old when he became king! He ruled for 31 years in Jerusalem! When he was 16, he began to seek God. When he sought God, God watched over him and was pleased. By the time Josiah was 21, he led his nation into a great religious revival. How amazing is that! Wait, keep reading because there's more that I HAVE to tell you!
You've probably heard of David. He was the guy that defeated Goliath with the stone. Yep, he was young. too As a matter of fact, people told him that he couldn't do it because he was young! He obviously proved them wrong as we know and he was victorious! Timothy is another young guy that served God. He had incredible knowledge of the word,but he was shy. Paul told him to do not let anyone look down on him because he was young. He told Timothy to be an example to others (1 Timothy 4:12). Because of Timothy's faithfulness, God was pleased with Him.
Now ladies, this is the moment you have been waiting for! Let me tell you about this young virgin by the name of Mary that God used. Mary was a strong and faithful servant of God at a young age! God was so pleased with her that He chose her to be the mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ! She accepted and told God to have his way in her life! A lot of us young people need to tell God the same!
As you have read, God used several young people in the Bible. If He used them, then what makes you think that He can't use you? God wants the absolute best for you! He wants to bless you tremendously, but in order for Him to do that you have to let Him have His way. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't serve God because you are young! No, don't allow that to happen. Let them know that if He used Joshua, Josiah, David, Timothy, and especially Mary, then He can use you! Live your life for Christ, and watch Him do things for you that you could never imagine! I can tell you that it won't always be easy, but Heaven is definitely worth it. Will you let God use you?
Love you!
-Jamilya
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