This is a real place, perhaps a tension, in which many of us live. We cannot choose whom God restores. So often we say, “Oh, that man would be a tremendous Christian.” Or, “That man has talent—he could really influence a lot of people if he followed Christ.” Yet God has always accepted "whosoever will."

It’s not about where you’ve been or what you’ve done. It’s about Who you’re following.

So often, the men God uses are so far removed from the man we would choose for God to use that we become confused. But God isn’t confused—He is in the restoration, redemption, and renewal business.

Here's the friction in pastoring and leading men—we decide to love every man who walks through the door. We chose to love them all—but we can't choose who walks through the door. That's a...

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