THE MAIN THEME: WHAT DO I HAVE?

TITLE:  EVERYONE HAS GOT VALUE

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Judges 6:12-16 (NIV)

When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian. The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.”

Devotional:

God created man with an intrinsic ability to solve humanity's problems. It is inherent in each and every one of us. When you doubt your potential, you live below God’s expectation and purpose for your life.

The angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon calling him a mighty man of valor. Meanwhile he was hiding from the Midianites. When the angel told him to go in this his might and save Israel, all he could think of were limitations (poverty and smallness) surrounding his upbringing.  However, God saw a mighty warrior and a savior. When God looks at you, He sees a savior and a solution provider. You should also see yourself as such.

Think also of the little boy with 5 loaves of bread and two fishes. He brought a solution when it was needed, most validating the fact that God has the power to multiply anything placed in his hands, including your talents and gifts.

David didn’t have to look like a warrior to defeat the giant.  He tapped into his skills and confidence of saving his sheep from the mouth of a lion, trusting that God will also deliver the giant into his hands.

Today, God wants us to believe and trust Him to use our talents as solutions to humanity's challenges.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. In what ways have I doubted what God called me?
2. What are the challenges that sabotage my belief system, are they greater than God?
3. In what ways can I deploy my talents to bring solutions to mankind?

Let us pray: 

Dear Lord, thank you for your word to me today, forgive me for not realizing how great what you deposited in me is. I surrender my talents, passion, and giftings to you. Use me to birth solution to my generation in Jesus name Amen

Please say these words of affirmation: Say them mean, own them and live them

• I know what I have
• I am a solution to my world
• My gift brings me on the table with kings
• The world rejoices because I bring value to the table

Have a splendid day. Take good care of yourself. I’ll see you tomorrow.

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