Not many Noble are called
Nehemiah 3:5 And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
1Cor 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
God calls specific men of character who have been trained and prepared for the work ahead. But the foolishness of God is wiser than men …and so is His weakness stronger. God does not need human cleverness or physical aggression. These are unnecessary for His work and will only lead to men glorying in the flesh and their skill. Even amongst those who qualify, He must find the base things of the world.
God will not have His work to be confused with political or academic cleverness. The nobles must be excluded or in the end they will lay claim and say it was their nobility that built the walls. Be humble and let God know you are reliant on Him and you need His constant direction and correction. Nobles are not so easy to direct and more difficult to correct. In confirming the identity of those God has called to be with you, do not rule out those that the world has disqualified. Some of these are the best hands God will find for the assignment ahead. Do not lean to your understanding …let God exclude those that He will. He has good reasons to do so.
Verses for further meditation
Luke 6:22 ; John 15:16
Thoughts for Business and the work place
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Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, teach me to be ever humble at all times. Amen
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