Be Ready to Be Used by God

Stephen was described as “full” — full of the Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power. He was an ordinary man who allowed himself to be filled completely by God. This readiness didn’t come from talent or status, but from surrender. Many of us struggle here. We want God to use us, but we resist letting Him fully fill us. Instead, we live half-hearted, distracted, or spiritually empty lives.
 

Stephen shows us that extraordinary impact flows out of ordinary people who make themselves available to God by staying spiritually full. Being filled with the Spirit means our thoughts, actions, and decisions are guided by God rather than our flesh. Being full of wisdom means knowing how to apply His Word in daily living. Being full of faith means trusting God when we can’t see the outcome. Being full of grace means extending God’s love to others, and being full of power means relying on His strength, not ours.
 
Readiness is not about perfection, but about preparation — making space for God to fill us so He can use us.

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:18 - And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.
 
Application:
Identify one area of your life where you’ve been “running on empty” and surrender it to God.
 
Choose one Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) to intentionally practice today.
 
Prayer:
Lord, I confess that I sometimes try to serve You out of my own strength. Fill me with Your Spirit so that my life shows Your wisdom, faith, grace, and power. Prepare me for the opportunities You place before me, and make me ready to be used for Your glory.