Key Thought

You don’t need a polished résumé to answer the call. God doesn’t wait for you to be “ready”—He qualifies you in the process.

 

When You Don’t Feel Like the Right Choice

Let’s be honest: sometimes the mission feels way bigger than we are.

We look at our past, our insecurities, our flaws—and we wonder why God would ever pick us.

That was exactly how I felt as I stepped into leadership roles I never imagined for myself. I didn’t come from a long line of business owners. I didn’t walk into leadership with a polished plan and a 5-year outlook. In fact, I spent more time looking over my shoulder, wondering when someone would realize I didn’t “belong” at the table.

Here’s what I’ve learned: God doesn’t pick people who are “perfect for the job.” He chooses people who are willing.

 

The Bible Is Full of “Unqualified” People

Let’s talk about Moses for a minute.

He was raised in privilege, committed murder, ran away, and spent 40 years tending sheep in the desert. Not exactly your top candidate to lead a national movement.

Yet, that’s who God chose.

And even when God shows up in the burning bush with the job offer, Moses gives Him a list of excuses:

“Who am I to do this?”“What if they don’t believe me?”“I’m not a good speaker.”

Have you ever been there? Thinking of all the reasons why you’re not the right one?

God didn’t debate Moses. He simply said:

“I will be with you.”

(Exodus 3:12 NLT)

That’s the game-changer. It’s not about who you are—it’s about who’s with you.

 

Maybe You’re Exactly Who God’s Looking For

Maybe God has been shaping your story in quiet ways.

Through the failures.

Through the doubts.

Through the weird detours and winding paths.

He’s not after your polished image. He’s after your surrendered heart.

 

Challenge & Call to Action

If you’re hesitating to lead, ask yourself:

What lies am I believing about my own qualifications?Where have I disqualified myself when God hasn’t?What’s one area I can step forward in obedience—even if I feel underqualified?

You don’t need to be “enough” on your own. You need to trust the One who is.

 

Scriptural Foundation

“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”

—2 Corinthians 3:5 (NIV)