In the grand tapestry of God’s divine plan, we often find ourselves questioning our worthiness and qualifications. We wonder if we are equipped for the tasks set before us.
But God’s ways are not our ways, and His calling transcends human limitations. In the quiet whispers of our hearts, we hear His invitation: “Come, follow me.” And in that call, we discover that God does not seek the most qualified; He calls the available.
Our reference point lies in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV), where the apostle Paul grapples with his own weaknesses and limitations. He pleads with the Lord to remove a thorn in his flesh, but God responds, saying, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” This profound truth reminds us that God’s grace is not contingent on our qualifications or abilities. Instead, it is precisely in our weakness that His power shines brightest.
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2 Corinthians 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
NIV
Paul’s life exemplifies this truth. He was once a persecutor of Christians, yet God transformed him into a mighty apostle. His qualifications were not impressive by worldly standards, but his availability to God’s call made all the difference. Paul’s weaknesses became the canvas upon which God painted His strength.
Throughout Scripture, we encounter ordinary individuals whom God called and used in extraordinary ways. Moses, a stutterer, led the Israelites out of Egypt. David, a shepherd boy, became a king and a psalmist. Mary, a young girl, birthed the Savior of the world. These were not the most qualified candidates, but they were available vessels in God’s hands.
Consider Gideon, who doubted his own worthiness. When God called him to deliver Israel from the Midianites, Gideon responded, “How can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest, and I am the least in my family” (Judges 6:15, NIV). Yet God saw beyond Gideon’s self-doubt and used him mightily. The same God who called Gideon calls us today—not because of our qualifications, but because of our willingness to say, “Here I am.”