“The Children Of God Are Often Underestimated”

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Underestimated is defined as to estimate to at too low a value, rate, or the like; minimize; miscalculate; depreciate.

God always sees the best in us. We find Gideon going about his business of threshing wheat in a winepress. He is a young man trying to help his family get the grain they need and keep the Midianites from finding it. Gideon and his family are hiding from the Midanites and other groups that want to harm them. Gideon has no confidence in the God of the Israelites. His family has become Baal worshippers. They are running into caves to seek safety. The faith of the Israelites has weakened and so has Gideon’s. Even so, God calls to Gideon at the winepress. He calls Gideon a “mighty warrior.” When God speaks to Gideon, he describes him according to what he would become, not what he was. At that moment, Gideon is aware that he is just a young boy who is just going along with the ways of his family. He doesn’t see that he has anything to offer God, especially not becoming a mighty warrior. God saw the best in Gideon. He looked past his faults and his weaknesses. The same is true for us today. God sees our hearts. He knows who we truly are. God knows that we have weaknesses. God also knows that if we trust in Him, we have everything it takes to do the work He has called us to. 

I come by this afternoon to let you know we are mighty warriors and not to be underestimated by the world. We are an unfinished product. Only with the guidance of God can we grow and strengthen our faith. Let no man be the ruler of our lives. If we have Christ in our lives, then we have all we need. If we let God rule our lives, we can enjoy the spoils of royalty as well because we will be co-heirs with Christ. Be bless and I love you!!! JE