Truth For Youth
Your Best for GOD
God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. (I Corinthians 1:27)
The greatest Biblical characters in the eyes of God, were not those who boasted of their abilities, but those who realized their limitations and depended on God to meet their needs. In the Bible, you learn that Christ taught us to be our best through being faithful in the eyes of God, best means seeking for divine guidance. You are encouraged to divert your energies away from the pursuit of materials and power and strive to accomplish the work of God's kingdom here on earth.
Only with God
Just a dreamer... but Joseph faithfully did what he thought was right and God made his dreams come true, using a wise and obedient heart to demonstrate His power (Genesis 50:20)
Just a blast of ram's horns and a shout...but God made the walls of the proud city of Jericho crumble down to their foundations, and the key to the promise land, Canaan was in the hand of Israel. (Joshua 6:20)
Just a woman... but in spite of her gender and cultural perceptions, Deborah inspired courage in the fainting hearts of her nation and peace endured for many years. (Judges 4:14)
Just the pitchers and lamps... but through faith, Gideon and a small band of men were able to cast off the enemies of Israel, and secure peace from constant destruction by their enemies. (Judges 6:15)
Just a sling... yet the Holy Spirit guided the hand of a shepherd boy, David the least in his father's house to save the honour of Israel and rout their adversaries. (I Samuel 17:45)
Just two fishes and five loaves ... able to feed thousands of people when broken in the hands of Jesus; The crowd sought after Him for spiritual nourishment and now their physical needs were met as well (Matthew 14:19)
Just a few ignorant men ... but dedicated and consecrated through the power of the Holy Spirit to make new converts for God in towns and villages, districts and regions (Acts 6:7; 13:48)
Our modern world constantly drills us with competitive themes: We’re number one! The word best equals dominance, strength and victory. Best means conquering someone or something. This is one reason why fights occur as sporting events and fans die in wanton act of violence.
Just too young? Just too small? Just too dumb? Jusat too poor? We may become our best for God if only we decide to live according to the teachings of Christ and trust Him to become our sufficiency each day.
You are number one for Jesus!