God can use Anyone

 This phrase is a biblical metaphor from Matthew 3:9 and Luke 3:8, where John the Baptist tells religious leaders that physical lineage does not guarantee a place in God's family. He argues that God can create true, faithful descendants for Abraham ("raise up children") from literal stones. 

Key Aspects of the Saying:

• Context: John the Baptist was telling people to stop relying on their heritage as descendants of Abraham.
• Meaning: God can raise up spiritual children for Abraham even from the most unlikely or "dead" sources (symbolized by stones).
• Significance: True belonging in God's family is defined by faith and repentance, not merely by ancestry.
• Metaphorical Usage: Some interpretations suggest "stones" refers to Gentiles (those outside the covenant), who were considered "stone-dead" in their sins but could be brought into the family.
• Spiritual Heritage: According to Galatians 3:7, those who possess faith are considered the true children of Abraham.