Have you ever felt that you were overlooked or ignored…like you were a nobody? Well, take heart, girlfriend. You are not alone.
In the Bible, we read the story of when the prophet Samuel went to anoint the next king of Israel. By God’s instruction, Samuel traveled to Bethlehem to the house of Jesse. He knew where to go and what family the king would come from. He knew the next king would be one of Jesse’s sons…he just didn’t know which son.
Samuel arrived in Bethlehem and asked Jesse to bring all of his sons out for his inspection. Jesse brought out each of his seven sons, one-by-one. As Samuel prayerfully approached each young man, God said, “No, that is not the one…No, that is not the one…No, that is not the one.” Seven times God refused Jesse’s sons. Finally, exasperated and confused, Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?”
“Oh yeah, I do have one more son,” Jesse said. “I almost forgot all about him. Little David is out taking care of the sheep. I’ll send someone to get him.”
David was so insignificant to his own father, that when the prophet requested an audience with all of his boys, the dad didn’t even think to invite him. However, he was the very one God had selected to be the next ruler of His chosen people. How exciting! You may have felt overlooked, disregarded, and ignored, but God has chosen you!
Ponder these verses…
- “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12 NIV)
- “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:11,12 NIV).
- “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies” (Romans 8:33 NIV).
So when you have that thought (which comes straight from the devil), that no one ever chooses you above all others, tell yourself the truth: I am chosen and highly favored by my God who loves me and gave His life for me. Click & Tweet!
Dear Father, thank You that I am chosen and dearly loved. While there have been many times in my life where I was not chosen, I rejoice that You chose me! Help me to be an encourager to others who may feel neglected or discarded by those in their world. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
When was a time in your life when you felt rejected?
Today’s devotion was taken from my book, Enough: Silencing the Lies that Steal Your Confidence.
Do the voices in your head tell you that you are not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, or just not enough, period? If so, it’s time to stop listening to the lies that sabotage your confidence and start embracing the truth of your true identity in Christ. It’s time to overcome the lies of the enemy with the promises of God. This book will show you how.
Also available, just in time for Christmas, is the Enough bracelet to remind you that you are More than Enough every time you wear it!
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We single women need a ministry in our church. As the above was read, I felt so many of us have not been chosen.
Dear Sharon, today at work I was struggling with circumstances where I felt overlooked and disregarded. And then I saw your post in my inbox. Timely confirmation that no matter what people do or say I am a daughter of the Most High God. Thank you for the blessed reminder; looking up, and looking within, helped me to feel and let go of the negative feelings so I can be free to acknowledge the truth of who I am in Christ.
Blessings.
I love today’s devotional as it is apt for my situation. My hubby it planning on becoming polygamous because I haven’t given him children for 6years now. He treats me as if I don’t matter.