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Good day, dear friends. Today, we will look at a powerful truth: God often uses those who seem weak, unprepared, or inadequate to accomplish His purposes. Many people feel unworthy, unskilled, or too small to make a difference. But the Bible teaches us that God does not look at our abilities the way we do. He looks at our willingness, our heart, and His power working through us.
God Chooses the Inadequate
In the book of 1 Corinthians 1:27, it is written: “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” This verse reminds us that God’s plan does not depend on human strength or human wisdom. He can take what seems insufficient and make it powerful.
Think about Moses. When God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses said in Exodus 3:11, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” Moses saw his inadequacy, his fear, and his limitations. Yet, God chose him. God’s response in Exodus 3:12 was simple: “I will be with you.” God does not require perfect skills or confidence. He requires obedience and trust.
God Uses Weakness for Glory
Often, our weaknesses become the platform for God’s glory. When we rely on our strength alone, we can fail. But when we rely on God, our limitations become opportunities for Him to demonstrate His power. Consider Gideon in Judges 6. He saw himself as the least in his family and the weakest in his clan. Yet God chose him to defeat the Midianites with only 300 men. God made Gideon’s weakness a reason for victory, so that no one could boast in human power, only in God’s work.
2 Corinthians 12:9 says: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” This is a life-changing promise. When we feel inadequate, God’s grace is enough. When we are weak, God’s power can shine.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Work
Throughout the Bible, we see examples of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things because God used them. David was a young shepherd boy. He was not a warrior, yet he defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone. Esther was a young woman who feared for her life, yet she became the queen and saved her people. Peter was impulsive and afraid, yet he became a bold messenger, spreading God’s message.
What these examples show us is that God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Your education, experience, or status does not limit God. Your heart and your willingness to obey are what matter most.
God’s Power Works Through Our Inadequacy
It is important to understand that God does not need us to be strong or perfect. In fact, it is often our inadequacy that allows His power to be seen clearly. Imagine if we were strong and capable on our own. We might take credit for success. But when God works through someone who feels weak, everyone knows the glory belongs to Him.
Take the example of Paul in 1 Corinthians 2:3-5. He said, “I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.” Paul admitted his weakness, yet God’s power worked through him. This is the same promise for you today.
Do Not Underestimate Your Role
Many people think they are too small to make a difference. Perhaps you feel uneducated, inexperienced, or too ordinary. Yet God often chooses ordinary people to do extraordinary work. Remember the boy with five loaves and two fish in John 6. He had very little, yet Jesus used his offering to feed over five thousand people. Your small effort, your simple gift, or your willing heart can be multiplied in God’s hands.
Luke 1:37 says: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Nothing you feel inadequate about is too small for God to use. Your weakness can become a testimony, your fear can become courage, and your smallness can become greatness in God’s plan.
Obedience Matters More Than Ability
The key for those who are inadequate is obedience. God values obedience more than ability. In 1 Samuel 16, when Samuel came to anoint a new king, God told him not to look at appearance or height, but at the heart. God often chooses people based on character, faith, and willingness to obey.
Sometimes, you may not have all the answers. You may not know what to say or do. That is okay. God promises to guide you. Joshua 1:9 says: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Courage does not come from being perfect. It comes from trusting God even when you feel inadequate.
Practical Steps to Let God Use You
- Acknowledge your inadequacy. Don’t pretend to have all the skills. Humility opens the door for God’s power.
- Say yes to God. Obedience is more important than perfection. Like Moses, say, “Here I am. Use me.”
- Trust God’s strength. Rely on His guidance, His provision, and His grace.
- Take small steps. Even a small act done with faith can have great impact.
- Be consistent. Faithfulness in small things prepares you for greater work.
Encouragement for Today
If you feel inadequate, discouraged, or unprepared, remember that God delights in using imperfect people. Your fear, weakness, or lack of skill does not disqualify you. God can work through your life in ways you cannot imagine.
Be encouraged. God sees what you cannot see. He sees potential, faith, and willingness. He can turn your ordinary life into a story of power and influence. He can take your weakness and turn it into a testimony.
Remember Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” This is not about your strength. This is about God’s strength working through you. When you step out in obedience, even when you feel small or inadequate, God can do extraordinary things through you.
Conclusion
Do not wait until you feel perfect or fully capable. God often uses the inadequate to show His power, love, and glory. Moses, Gideon, David, Esther, and Paul remind us that God can take someone ordinary and accomplish extraordinary purposes. Your willingness, your obedience, and your faith are enough for God to use you.
Believe today that your life, even with its limitations, can impact others and fulfill God’s plan. Step forward with courage, trust in His power, and watch as He works through your inadequacy to do what only He can do.