Pride Yourself in God - Embrace His Calling

“Out of the mouth of babies and sucklings, You have ordained praise.” — Psalm 8:2

God has always been in the business of using people who seem statusless, positionless, or powerless to fulfill His assignments. From the beginning of time, God has demonstrated His ability to work through individuals who, in the eyes of the world, appear unqualified or insignificant. But one thing is certain—He always prepares His chosen vessels beforehand.

As we carry out any assignment for God, there are two critical things we must always keep in mind:

1. God Does Not Consider Your Status Before Sending You

God’s choice to send someone on an assignment is not based on family background, social status, or personal qualifications. Often, the tasks He gives far exceed what the individual could achieve in their own strength.

Consider Elijah, a man from the obscure village of Gilead. We know little about his family, education, or upbringing. Yet, in 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah was sent to confront Ahab, the king of Israel, and boldly declare a drought upon the land. Despite his humble beginnings, Elijah delivered God’s message with unwavering confidence and faith, knowing that his words, backed by the authority of God, could not be overturned.

Elijah’s story teaches us that God equips those He sends, enabling them to stand boldly before any audience. No status or circumstance should intimidate us when we represent God. The same God who trained Elijah is the one who sends His servants today to confront the darkness of this world.

2. Do Not Be Intimidated by the Audience

When God sends us, we are His representatives, speaking on His behalf. This requires absolute faithfulness to the message He entrusts to us. We must not compromise or alter His words based on the power, influence, or authority of those we are sent to.

Look at David, the youngest son of Jesse. His background and age were insignificant in the eyes of others, yet David stood before King Saul and declared that he was ready to face Goliath. His confidence was not in his own ability but in the God who had trained him in the wilderness. With nothing but a sling and a few stones, David confronted the giant and delivered Israel from disgrace.

David’s courage reminds us that our confidence should rest entirely on God’s preparation and presence. When we speak as God’s oracles, we must trust that He has equipped us for the task, regardless of the opposition we may face.

Boast Only in the Lord

As ministers, we must never let our background, limitations, or fears hold us back from fulfilling God’s assignments. More importantly, we must not let these doubts cause us to let God or His people down. If Elijah’s background or David’s age had mattered, Israel would not have turned from idolatry or won the battle against Goliath.

Our authority and boldness should not come from our family name, academic achievements, status, or influence. Instead, it must come from our understanding and relationship with God. As Jeremiah 9:24 says, “Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me.”

When the apostles were challenged by the leaders of Israel, they boldly declared, “Should we obey you or God?” (Acts 5:29). Their confidence came from their faith in Christ, not in human approval.

In conclusion, brethren, I urge you to pride yourself in the Lord. He has called you, equipped you, and sent you. Let your confidence rest in His power, not in your qualifications. Like Elijah, stand firm in your faith, and like David, face every challenge with the assurance that God is with you.

Ultimately, let your life and service declare, “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name give glory” (Psalm 115:1). Boast only in the fact that you know and understand Him, for He is the one who ordains praise, even from the mouths of babes.

"Pride yourself in God, and you will never falter".