Why Not You?

1 Samuel 16:10-11 (New Living Translation) - “In the same way all seven of Jesse’s sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” 11 Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have? There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.”
     Not Jesse, nor his other sons, not even Samuel would have guessed that the person the Lord was selecting to be the next king would be the least of the family. David was the youngest and the most easily forgotten and overlooked. When Samuel first arrived to ‘interview’ Jesse’s family, David was not even invited to be a part of the celebration not to mention to be included in the running. When have you felt that you were the least likely candidate to be selected? Have you not attempted to even try because you felt you were not worthy or that your credentials were not impressive enough? Maybe you felt you did not have the right education or training or that your experience did not measure up. Like David maybe others have overlooked you because they felt you were insignificant… too young… too immature…to unseasoned…to rough around the edges. But don’t be fooled. God does not look at the same attributes that man deems to be important. God looks at the heart.
     If you feel inspired to do something…do it. That urging is the influence of the Holy Spirit to get you up and moving forward. He knows your abilities more so than you can ever imagine. Remember right now in our present state, God is here but at the same time he is also existing in our future. He knows what we are capable of becoming. So don’t’ let the naysayers of today stop you from launching out on the great future that is ahead for you. Don’t worry if they start the party without you. Just like in David’s case, they can do nothing until the honored guest arrives. And that is you. Why not you?
       Every day is a good day it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Be blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn