You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit….
When God chooses us for His divine plans and purposes, He uses different criteria than what the world uses. The world chooses people based upon their looks, their talent, education, or their accomplishments, but God doesn’t do that. In fact, 1 Corinthians 1:26–29 tells us that God chooses what the world thinks is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame.
I am so glad to know God deliberately chooses us despite our weaknesses. When God got the idea for Joyce Meyer Ministries, He didn’t look for the most qualified. He chose someone who loved Him, someone who would work hard, and someone who was determined. I had no special talent, except I communicated well, but even then, my voice was a bit unusual. I am sure the world would have rejected me as unqualified, but thankfully God didn’t.What was true for my life is true for yours too. People may look at the exterior, but God looks at the heart. There may be others more qualified or talented, but His choice is not based on appearance, education, possessions, or even talents. It is based on your heart attitude. If you have a good heart toward God and an available attitude, God can do more through your life than you ever thought possible.
Prayer of the Day: Father, thank You for choosing me despite my weaknesses. Give me a good heart and an available attitude so You can do more through my life than I imagine, amen.
