If we just get out of the way

That's how we've always done it. These people have always done that. That's what we've always used. That's how it's always been. Hmmmm....When I write these things what are your thoughts friends? I know for me I want to start with, what we've always done and used and the always people are good. No doubt. But when I think of Jesus ministry always been, done, used, and the same people doesn't come to mind.
    Jesus ministry was new to say the least. He taught things that were not the social norm and were in fact outside of acceptable beliefs within the church/synagogue at the time. He had a way of talking in riddles, parables,  causing men and women of this new faith to think in ways they had not before. He knew they could, my goodness, he created them. And yes I said women. See he didn't use the same people in the same way. He believed in the inherent quality and worth of women. Unheard of friends!! He sat with them and talked with them and even defended them before men of their time. He called them good and reprimanded the men who had always done it this way in this place. He wanted them to see that this new way was good and right. Don't believe me look to Luke chapter 7. My favorite love story in the bible! She was a woman of ill repute, she was living a sinful life and the whole town knew it. And on this day she did what was right and good in the eyes of the Lord. He used Peter the fisherman for his ministry, and ladies I am Peter! He was hot tempered and rough around the edges. He would have been no ones first choice to become a rabbi and teacher! However in Acts 4: 13 it says they took note of him and knew he had been with Jesus! Wow at some point in my life I pray someone says take note of her she has been with Jesus! He did a little redecorating at the temple. He turned over the money changing tables and cast them out. I'm sure someone in the crowd said but Jesus they've always done this in this way(.Mark 11:15). I could write on this all day.It seems Jesus almost never chose those people to do that thing! Acts 3:8 speaks of Saul's character and profession. It says He began to destroy the church. So friends would this be your choice for an apostle? A disciple? Of coarse not but God knows all and we know not! How many blessings would many have missed out on had Jesus not SEEN our brother Paul Living within him? Acts 9: 18 Something like scales fell from Saul's eyes and he could see again and he got up and was immediately baptized! God can accomplish anything with anyone! If only men will move out of the way and make His path clear.
      So all this being said God's people, church, beloved, will we continue to do it the way it's always been done? Will we continue to use those people, because we always have? Will we continue to use that music, equipment, resources, because we always have? Will it continue to be that way simply because it always has? Everything should be done though prayer and because it pleases the father. We must continue to grow in ourselves our churches our community and the world. Let that change happen. NO MORE SAUL NOW I'M PAUL!!