They Were Human—Just Like Us
James 5:17 — “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours…”
1 Kings 19:4 — “He prayed that he might die… ‘I have had enough, Lord.’”
Matthew 26:74–75 — “Peter began to call down curses… and immediately a rooster crowed.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Acts 9:1–6 — “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
Philippians 3:12–14 — “Not that I have already obtained all this… I press on…”
The prophets and apostles weren’t flawless icons—they were fragile, fearful, and often failing humans. Elijah collapsed under pressure. Peter cracked under fear. Paul admitted he hadn’t “arrived.” Yet God used them not despite their weakness, but through it. This is our great hope: holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about surrender. You don’t need to be strong to be used. You just need to be willing.
lyrics by Zeb of Virginia Beach Church
from his song “What Have You Done For Him?”
That life He lived he lived for you
That death He died he died for you
The words He spoke He spoke for you
What have you done for Him?
The life you live He lives in you
The truth you seek He left in you
The love of sin has fled from you
What have you done for Him?
What have you done for him? X4
Oh what doth He ask for
Not a thing on Earth he craves
What price does he demand of you?
Just accept His grace for all your days
Oh what does he require of us
To our Father He says to pray
And know that Jesus blesseth us
With The life, the love, the truth, the way
God loves us most when we sing His praise
So sing His praise, sing His praise
God loves us most when we sing His praise
So sing His praise, sing His praise
from his song “These Troubles We Bring To Thee”
These troubles we bring to thee dear Lord
They are far too steep for such as we
May we put them on on your altar
These troubles we bring to thee
These troubles so heavy we might drown
they haunt us and drag us down
may we put them on your altar?
These troubles we bring to thee
These Troubles we bring to thee
These Troubles we bring to thee
dear Lord please set us free from
These Troubles we bring to thee
oh Jesus you are so gracious
dear Lord you have done so much I see
but still you stand faithful and ready to help us with
These troubles we bring to thee
Lord, thank You that You don’t require heroes—just hearts. Use my brokenness like You used theirs. Amen.
Painterly vertical image: desert path at dawn, single set of footprints in the sand leading toward distant mountains, one sandal abandoned beside the trail, soft golden light breaking over the horizon—symbolizing human frailty and divine faithfulness; no text, no shadows.
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Elijah begged to die. Peter denied Christ. Paul called himself the chief of sinners. The prophets and apostles weren’t super-saints—they were ordinary people shaped by an extraordinary God. In this Daily Redemption devotional, discover how your weakness qualifies you for God’s work, just as it did for them. Rooted in James 5:17 and 2 Corinthians 12:9, this message brings biblical heroes down to earth—and lifts your faith in God’s grace. Visit theholygospel.net for more scripture-centered devotionals, original worship lyrics, and daily truth that reminds you: you’re not alone in your struggle. If this encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and join us again tomorrow. Have a blessed day in the Lord.
DR Module 2: They Heard the Same Voice We Do
They Heard the Same Voice We Do
John 10:27 — “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
Isaiah 6:8 — “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’”
Acts 9:15 — “Go! This man is my chosen instrument…”
1 Samuel 3:10 — “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Romans 8:14 — “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
Hebrews 1:1–2 — “In these last days [God] has spoken to us by his Son.”
The prophets didn’t have special spiritual ears—they had surrendered hearts. Isaiah heard God in the temple. Paul heard Him on the road to Damascus. But the same living Word that spoke to them speaks to us today through Scripture, prayer, and the Spirit. You don’t need a vision to obey. You just need to quiet your soul and listen. God still calls ordinary people into extraordinary faithfulness.
Lord, silence my distractions. Tune my heart to Your voice. Help me obey what I hear. Amen.
