CHILD-FRIENDLY QUALIFIED BY GRACE, NOT BY STRENGTH!

1 Corinthians 1:25-31 GNT

For what seems to be God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God's weakness is stronger than human strength. [26] Now remember what you were, my friends, when God called you. From the human point of view few of you were wise or powerful or of high social standing. [27] God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. [28] He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. [29] This means that no one can boast in God's presence. [30] But God has brought you into union with Christ Jesus, and God has made Christ to be our wisdom. By him we are put right with God; we become God's holy people and are set free. [31] So then, as the scripture says, "Whoever wants to boast must boast of what the Lord has done."

 

God doesn’t only use strong or smart people. He uses anyone who is willing. His wisdom is greater than ours, and His strength works best when we feel weak.

Sometimes we say things like: “I’m too small… too young… not smart enough… not strong enough.” But God says, “I can use you just the way you are.”

People and things God used even though they seemed weak:

1.      A left‑handed man — Ehud (Judges 3:15)

2.      An ox stick — Shamgar used it to win a battle (Judges 3:31)

3.      A woman — Deborah, a brave judge (Judges 4:4–9)

4.      A tent peg — Jael used it to defeat an enemy (Judges 4:21)

5.      A donkey — God made it talk (Numbers 22:28–31)

6.      A fish — Brought a coin for tax (Matthew 17:27)

7.      A stone — David used it to beat Goliath (1 Samuel 17:49)

8.      A donkey’s jawbone — Samson used it in battle (Judges 15:16)

9.      A song and noise — Gideon won a fight through worship (Judges 7:19–22)

All these show that God doesn’t need something big or powerful—He just needs someone willing.

Our ability doesn’t come from us. It comes from God.

“I can do all things through Christ.” — Philippians 4:13

“Not by might but by My Spirit.” — Zechariah 4:6

“Our ability comes from God.” — 2 Corinthians 3:5

God doesn’t choose based on age, looks, or strength.

“I chose you.”  He said in John 15:16. Will you let God use you?

If God can use these things, imagine what He can do with you! “God chooses the weak so He gets the glory.” 1 Corinthians 1:27–29.

God wants you to be: Willing, Humble, Available, Obedient, but start with what you have. God will do the rest.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       What are some things that make you feel “not good enough”? 

·       Which Bible story about weak things do you like the most? 

·       How can you trust God’s power instead of your own strength?

PRAYER: Father, use my small gifts and my weaknesses for Your glory. Make me a willing and humble child who follows Your Spirit. Help me walk bravely in the purpose You have for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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