An Instrument in God's Hands

This past Sunday, we started a video series in our teen Sunday School class called "Your Divine Design." It's a study of how God has gifted each person to serve in a different capacity with the same purpose: God's glory. For me, i see it as yet another thread God is weaving into the grand design of my life.
He has been teaching me that each day has purpose and meaning because of the connection that i have with those He has placed in my path. How often do i simply let each day pass by without ever pondering this important truth? i am meant for greatness--but not as the world sees it.
i've heard numerous times about the story of Jesus washing the disciples feet and then teaching, "The greatest among you will be the servant." It is as I am writing this that the Holy Spirit is revealing to me His truth that the reason for the servant's greatness is the fact that he is an instrument in God's hands.
The servant realizes that he's nothing great in and of himself. He's no one special. However, he realizes that his value, his worth and his greatness come from the fact that he is an instrument in God's hands. God is using him to make an impact on the lives of others that would be otherwise impossible.
Every good and perfect gift comes from God. Even the unbelieving philanthropist can only donate funds that God has entrusted him with. Therefore, in a sense, no matter who you are or what your motivation might be, God is in control. You are an instrument in God's hands.
So thinking this through, God is teaching me that He is in control and ultimately He will be glorified. Yet for me, my life can only have true meaning, my life can only be complete, my joy can only be full when I yield to God's hand. What's more, my life does have meaning and purpose. I'm here for a reason. My life is significant--but only as an instrument in God's hands.
This again is another universal truth applicable to all of humanity. Michael Jordan's significance worldwide was only a result of the grace of God: the talents, abilities and passions placed by his Creator. Andrew Carnegie's grand philanthropy was only the result of the resources he was granted to utilize by the very God who created them. "In Him we live and move and exist...We are His offspring." (Acts 17:28 NLT)
So what am i learning? Each day has purpose, meaning and significance because God makes it so. I am an instrument in God's hands for the purpose of impacting the lives of those around me...and so are you. Thanks for reading.