May 20, 2017
Daily Devotion
“What God values is not how much ability we have, but whether we are willing to be used by Him. Service is not merely completing tasks; it is building up people's lives.”
IntoOne · IntoOne meditation
Scripture
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Brothers and sisters, do you see what you were called to be? Not many of you were wise by the standards of the flesh, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
Reflection
Attending the memorial service for the veteran missionary, the most profound impact came from a simple reminder: "The Lord values your availability." We often hesitate because we pursue "ability," forgetting that God often chooses those who know their weaknesses but willingly surrender. The veteran missionary's twenty years in the Philippines were not based on extraordinary talent, but on a sincere heart that said, "Here I am, send me." True discipleship is not about completing an iTIM course, but like him, igniting lives with life. Reflecting on myself: Have I always been waiting to become stronger, missing the opportunity to respond to the calling right now?