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God Calls Us to be His Workers In spite of our foolish and sinful ways, God calls us to be His workers. Scripture tells us that Jesus did not pick people from society’s elite when He chose his workers. Jesus’ disciples were peasants, fishermen, and even a tax collector. Paul wrote, “Brothers, think of what you when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But 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 . . .” (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). The majority of God’s work was done and continues to be done by the lowly and oppressed people. Certainly, God can use celebrities and very successful people in His work. However, we need to remember that, even though we may not have accomplished anything of worldly significance, broken any records, or won any awards, God can use and transform us into effective workers in His kingdom. “I can do everything through Him Who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13). Society gives many accolades to those who succeed, but there is no greater honor or privilege than to be chosen as God’s vehicle to spread the Gospel. As John states in his Gospel, it is Jesus Who does the choosing. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit” (John 15:16). So why does God elevate the foolish and the lowly to be His workers? A reason may be found in 1 Corinthians 1:29: “so that no one may boast before Him.” It is only by God’s grace that we are saved, called, and equipped to be in His service. If we come into God’s work with impressive credentials, we risk taking the glory and credit for ourselves. God desires the weak and the lowly. As Paul said, “Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Are you ready for duty? Taken from Stewardship Advisors, Birmingham MI
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