Whom God Chooses

Many pulpit committees would outright reject most of the men that God used to change nations. Obviously God can see much further than we can. That is why He had no problem choosing men with weaknesses and using them to do miraculous works. In fact, that has always been God’s method. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called

1 Corinthians 1:26.

Noah was a preacher of righteousness who preached for 120 years. During that time no one got saved. To top it all off, God commanded him to built an arc without any arc building experience. I can imagine how difficult it must have been to try and persuade people when it had never rained. But God picked out the one person in the world who could pull it off. He chose Noah.

Abraham is considered the "Father of faith", and is an example of how to believe and hold on to God’s promises. While trying to obey God, he went on a trip to Egypt. He ended up almost losing his wife, getting caught in a lie and getting put out of town. Yet God knew who would be foolish enough to think that he could have a child at 100 years old by his 90-year-old wife, and expect to be made a father of many nations. Therefore, God chose Noah.

Solomon had a reputation for incredible wisdom, but he failed to practice what he preached. Elijah proved to be inconsistent and folded under pressure. Hosea’s family life was in shambles. He married a hooker and couldn’t keep up with her. Jeremiah was a crybaby and Amos was a farmer. Who ever thought they had a chance at a career as a prophet. God did.

John was called the "Baptist", but he looked like a hippie and ate strange food. Most of the disciples were unlearned and confused about what Jesus was trying to do. Jesus offended the religious professionals and college graduates of His day. He upset them so badly that they drove Him out of the church, tried to push Him off a cliff and stone Him (see Luke 4:28-30). Obvious, no one seriously considered that God was doing anything great. But He was.

God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and the weak things to confound the mighty (see 1 Corinthians 1:27). Maybe you are wondering if you have what it takes to do something great for God. Maybe you are young (like Timothy) or too impulsive (like Peter). God already has a purpose and plan for you. And your success does not depend on your strength or ability. God chooses according to His purpose.

You may feel like a loser because you are left out of everything. But don’t let it bother you. God can use you to show His glory to the world.