Strange thing is, God often works things out through people who are willing to stand and take risks. We were told in our New Testament reading to put on the whole armor of God for we are involved in a war. There are many things God wants to work out in our lives, but God’s hands are tied because we are not dressed for battle. When opportunities come up for us to make a difference, we are passed over because our armor is not on.
There are opportunities before each of us this morning, to make a difference for God. Are we willing to open our eyes and see them? Are we willing to say, "Here I am Lord, send me." God knows that many of us will respond no to both of these questions, but that alone will not exempt us from the trials which will come our way simply because God wants to use us.