{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"139 | Can God Actually Use Me?","description":"In this episode of The Living It Out Podcast, Pastor David Maestas teaches from Hebrews 11, the faith chapter, reminding us that God has always used ordinary and imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things. Through examples like Abraham, Moses, and Daniel\u2014men and women who \u201cthrough faith subdued kingdoms, obtained promises, and stopped the mouths of lions\u201d (Hebrews 11:33)\u2014we see that God\u2019s strength shines brightest through human weakness. Pastor David challenges believers to consider: If those who came before us could walk faithfully without ever seeing the fulfillment of God\u2019s promises, how much more should we walk faithfully having already received Christ, the ultimate promise fulfilled? This message encourages listeners to:   Trust God\u2019s plan even when you can\u2019t see the outcome.   Let faith, not fear, define your story.   Believe that God can use your weakness for His glory.   Live with eternal perspective\u2014obedience over outcome. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week!&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Living It Out with Pastor David Maestas","author_url":"https:\/\/www.calvarynhll.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38573860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38573860"}