Wanted—A Worker

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God never goes to the lazy or idle when He needs men for His service—
Moses was busy with his flocks at Horeb.
Gideon was busy threshing wheat.
Saul was busy searching for his father’s lost sheep.
Elisha was busy plowing with twelve yoke of oxen.
Amos was busy following the flock.
Nehemiah was busy bearing the king’s cup.
Peter and Andrew were busy casting a net into the sea.
James and John were busy mending their nets.
Matthew was busy collecting customs.
Saul was busy persecuting the friends of Jesus.
Let’s all get busy at this great work and the Lord will use and bless us.

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