I don’t know about you, but I am not brave. I dread criticism and judgment. I’d rather work behind the scenes than live in the spotlight and be open to the critique of others. The world is hostile and people can be harsh. Let someone who likes the attention rise up and be the focus. Have you ever uttered these sentiments? If so, you are not alone.
Consider the woman who is afraid to speak up at work when something seems unethical. The college student who fears sharing his beliefs publicly and being labeled intolerant. A man called to a position for which he feels utterly ill-equipped. A family considering adoption and fearful of the struggles it will entail. Surely God should choose someone more confident and courageous in these situations. But he doesn’t.
We see this in Scripture. We see regular people, with obvious weaknesses who are not looking to be in the spotlight, and yet they are chosen for God’s work. Consider just a few:
Moses: “Since I am unskilled in speech, why would Pharaoh listen to me?” (Ex 6:12). Gideon: “My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s
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