Least, littlest and the last. When Israel cried out for deliverance, whom did God choose? Gideon, a most unlikely candidate for leadership. Even Gideon felt completely unqualified. “But Lord,” Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family” (6:15). Gideon looked in the mirror and saw himself as just a man, in all his weakness, inability, lack of credentials and failures. That background made him the perfect choice for God’s assignment. God prefers to work with people who are aware of their weakness – they are more completely dependent upon Him, not their own strength. Gideon’s weakness was no hindrance for God. The reason Gideon would succeed would be God’s presence: The Lord answered, “I will be with you.” God transforms the least, littlest and the last into mighty warriors for his purposes.

“God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things” (I Cor.1:27-28). When God chooses people like you and me to do his supernatural works, it is obvious to all that the work is done by the hand of God. So if you feel unqualified, inexperienced, or incapable – perfect! You are exactly the kind of person God can use!

You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.