One thing I have learned from my study of the Bible is that where mankind sees limited skills, God sees potential.
God told Moses to deliver His people from bondage.
Moses tried to change God’s mind.
Exodus 4:10 (NET) - Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not an eloquent man, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant, for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."
God’s mind was made up.
Exodus 4:11 (NET) - The LORD said to him, "Who gave a mouth to man, or who makes a person mute or deaf or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?"
Moses went on to become one of the greatest heroes of the Old Testament and, indeed, the Bible.
What of David?
In 1 Samuel 16, the Lord sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the king He had chosen.
Upon his arrival, Samuel consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
1 Samuel 16:6 (NET) - When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, "Surely, here before the LORD stands His chosen king!"
God’s response is something we should always remember.
1 Samuel 16:7 (NET) - But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Samuel looked at all seven of Jesse’s sons who were present and he knew that God had not chosen any of them.
1 Samuel 16:11 (NET) - Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Is that all of the young men?" Jesse replied, "There is still the youngest one, but he’s taking care of the flock." Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and get him, for we cannot turn our attention to other things until he comes here."
David was summoned and became the Lord’s anointed. Thus, the youngest son and lowly shepherd began his ascension to the throne God had chosen for him.
Even in the New Testament we find that God continues to reach out to those of lesser status.
This is evident when shepherds were the first to be told about the birth of Jesus in a remarkable way.
Luke 2:10-11 (NET) - But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people. Today your Savior is born in the City of David. He is Christ the Lord."
Even when Jesus selected his followers, He did not select the elite of society.
He began by selecting fishermen.
Luke 5:9-10 (NET) - For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons who were Simon’s business partners. The Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."
These was just the beginning.
In the same chapter, Jesus made what was considered an even more astonishing choice.
Luke 5:27 (NET) - After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," He said to him.
Even today, God continues to call people to serve him in different ways.
God still uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
Is God calling you to serve Him?
Remember, God does not always call the most gifted and the most talented.
He does, however, provide those He calls with the gifts and talents they will need.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/
God told Moses to deliver His people from bondage.
Moses tried to change God’s mind.
Exodus 4:10 (NET) - Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not an eloquent man, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant, for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."
God’s mind was made up.
Exodus 4:11 (NET) - The LORD said to him, "Who gave a mouth to man, or who makes a person mute or deaf or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?"
Moses went on to become one of the greatest heroes of the Old Testament and, indeed, the Bible.
What of David?
In 1 Samuel 16, the Lord sent Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as the king He had chosen.
Upon his arrival, Samuel consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
1 Samuel 16:6 (NET) - When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, "Surely, here before the LORD stands His chosen king!"
God’s response is something we should always remember.
1 Samuel 16:7 (NET) - But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don’t be impressed by his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not view things the way men do. People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Samuel looked at all seven of Jesse’s sons who were present and he knew that God had not chosen any of them.
1 Samuel 16:11 (NET) - Then Samuel said to Jesse, "Is that all of the young men?" Jesse replied, "There is still the youngest one, but he’s taking care of the flock." Samuel said to Jesse, "Send and get him, for we cannot turn our attention to other things until he comes here."
David was summoned and became the Lord’s anointed. Thus, the youngest son and lowly shepherd began his ascension to the throne God had chosen for him.
Even in the New Testament we find that God continues to reach out to those of lesser status.
This is evident when shepherds were the first to be told about the birth of Jesus in a remarkable way.
Luke 2:10-11 (NET) - But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people. Today your Savior is born in the City of David. He is Christ the Lord."
Even when Jesus selected his followers, He did not select the elite of society.
He began by selecting fishermen.
Luke 5:9-10 (NET) - For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons who were Simon’s business partners. The Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."
These was just the beginning.
In the same chapter, Jesus made what was considered an even more astonishing choice.
Luke 5:27 (NET) - After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. "Follow me," He said to him.
Even today, God continues to call people to serve him in different ways.
God still uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
Is God calling you to serve Him?
Remember, God does not always call the most gifted and the most talented.
He does, however, provide those He calls with the gifts and talents they will need.
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/
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