Students of the Bible will notice this recurring theme: God regularly goes to people you wouldn't expect Him to.

If I were choosing a prophet to lead Israel I would have gone to someone with great self-confidence and speaking abilities. But God went to Moses, a man who was so unsure of himself that he made God show him signs to confirm the mission (Exodus 3:11-4:17). God went to Jeremiah, a young boy who didn't feel confident to speak for God (Jeremiah 1:6). God went to Amos, a "non-professional" who had made his living tending sycamore trees and sheep (Amos 7:14-15).

If I were choosing someone to be a father of a large nation, I would've gone to someone who had lots of children. But God went to Abraham and Sarah, an elderly childless couple. (Genesis 15:2-4).

If I had been in charge of choosing the prophet to preach to the Ninevites, I would have chosen an eager person, someone who related well to the people of Ninevah. But God went to Jonah, a reluctant prophet (Jonah 1:2-3) who went by force and resented it when God forgave the Ninevites (Jonah 3:10-4:1).

If I had been the one to select an apostle to evangelize the Gentile world, my human instincts would've probably pointed towards someone who had demonstrated great love in Christ. But God went to Paul, a professed killer of many Christians (Acts 9:13-17).

What does all this tell us? Our weaknesses and mistakes are not obstacles to God. He's a lot stronger than they are. And He will use each of us if we allow Him to do so.

God Bless you.

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