God is Making a Nobody into Somebody

God is Making a Nobody into Somebody 

Never allow people’s opinion of you to become your opinion of yourself.

Scripture

“And when all who knew Saul before saw that he spoke by inspiration among the [schooled] prophets, the people said to one another, ‘What has come over [him, who is nobody but] the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?’”(1 Samuel 10:11 AMP)

Explanation
I often wonder why Kish sent Saul to look for the lost donkeys when servants were available. Could it reveal something about how Saul was viewed even within his own family?

Whatever the reason, Saul was certainly not regarded by everyone as someone destined for greatness. In our text, people were surprised that the “son of Kish”—the person they considered a nobody—was now prophesying among the prophets.

But that was their opinion, not God’s plan.

People may define you by your past, your background, your failures, or your present circumstances. God sees beyond all of that. He knows who He created you to become.

Application
Never let someone else's estimation of you determine your expectation of yourself.

God took Saul, whom some considered a nobody, and made him king over Israel.

“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill.” (Psalm 113:7 KJV)

If God could make a king out of someone others overlooked, He can do something significant with your life too.

God has not given up on your matter.

Reflection
What label have people—or even you—placed on yourself that God may be ready to change?

Prayer
Father, help me to see myself through Your eyes. Let no human opinion limit what You have purposed for my life. Make me into everything You have called me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Discussion Question
What “label” do you need to stop believing about yourself?

Have a fruitful day,

(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)

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