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“God will use whatever He wants to display His glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems.” Thus spoke Max Lucado, a modern voice of faith echoing the wisdom of the ancients. His words shine like a torch in the valley of doubt, reminding the weary heart that nothing is wasted in the grand design of the Almighty. Every sunrise and every sorrow, every triumph and every tear, becomes a thread in the vast tapestry of divine purpose. The heavens proclaim His greatness, but so too do the broken hearts of men — for God uses all things, from the splendor of galaxies to the ashes of suffering, to reveal His glory.

From the first breath of creation, this truth has been written across the skies. When God spoke, light burst forth, and the stars themselves became messengers of His majesty. The heavens have never ceased their song, declaring silently yet eternally, “There is purpose beyond chaos, beauty beyond darkness.” But Lucado reminds us that this divine expression does not end with the stars — it descends into the realm of men. History and nations, too, become instruments of His will. Kingdoms rise and fall not by accident, but by design. Empires that once seemed eternal now lie in dust, yet through them, the story of God’s sovereignty unfolds. Even the might of Rome was turned into the cradle of Christianity, and the cruel cross — once a symbol of shame — became the throne of salvation.

Look, then, to the story of Joseph, son of Jacob, sold into slavery by his own brothers. Betrayed, imprisoned, forgotten — his life seemed swallowed by misfortune. Yet, through every dark hour, the hand of God was at work. From the pit to the palace, from bondage to blessing, Joseph became the savior of nations in a time of famine. When at last he stood before those who wronged him, he spoke the words that echo Lucado’s truth: “You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good.” Thus, the Almighty had used problems — envy, betrayal, injustice — to reveal His glory, not through comfort, but through redemption.

People and problems — the humblest and the hardest — are God’s chosen instruments. The divine does not always thunder from the heavens; sometimes He whispers through the wounds of men. Consider Helen Keller, born into silence and darkness. The world might have deemed her life a tragedy, yet through her struggle, the brilliance of her spirit became a testament to hope. Guided by love and perseverance, she showed the world that the human soul, though struck with limitation, can still shine with divine purpose. Her life proclaimed, as Lucado said, that God will use whatever He desires — even suffering — to display His glory.

The message, then, is both humbling and exalting: that the Creator is not limited by circumstance. What we see as ruin, He sees as raw material for grace. What we call tragedy, He may transform into triumph. Heavens and stars reflect His grandeur, but so too do the lives of ordinary people who refuse to let despair have the final word. Every wound can become a window for light; every trial can become a stage for glory. When we surrender our plans and pains into His hands, we allow His artistry to turn our fragments into something eternal.

Lucado’s words beckon us to trust deeply — not in what we see, but in who He is. When the path grows dim, when nations tremble, when life’s storms rage, remember: even this, He can use. For history and nations, no less than hearts and hopes, move under the watchful eye of Providence. There is no wasted season, no meaningless sorrow, no forgotten struggle in the story God writes.

So, beloved listener, take this truth as your compass: when you behold beauty, praise Him; when you face hardship, trust Him. Let your heart say, “Even this, Lord, You will use.” Be not afraid of the broken road — it is often the very path by which glory descends. For as Max Lucado declared, and the wise of every age have known, God will use whatever He wants to display His glory — heavens and stars, history and nations, people and problems. And if you are willing, He will use you.