God Thought about ME!

Jeremiah 1:5   [God's words to the Prophet Jeremiah]
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.

1 Samuel 16:
1 The LORD said to Samuel, ". . . Now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king." . . .
4 Samuel did what the LORD told him to do and went to Bethlehem, where the city leaders came trembling to meet him and asked, "Is this a peaceful visit, Seer?"
5 "Yes," he answered. "I have come to offer a sacrifice to the LORD. Purify yourselves and come with me." He also told Jesse and his sons to purify themselves, and he invited them to the sacrifice.
6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Jesse's son Eliab and said to himself, "This man standing here in the LORD'S presence is surely the one he has chosen."
7 But the LORD said to him, "Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart."
8 Then Jesse called his son Abinadab and brought him to Samuel. But Samuel said, "No, the LORD hasn't chosen him either."
9 Jesse then brought Shammah. "No, the LORD hasn't chosen him either," Samuel said.
10 In this way Jesse brought seven of his sons to Samuel. And Samuel said to him, "No, the LORD hasn't chosen any of these."
11 Then he asked him, "Do you have any more sons?"
Jesse answered, "There is still the youngest, but he is out taking care of the sheep."
"Tell him to come here," Samuel said. "We won't offer the sacrifice until he comes."
12 So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled.
The LORD said to Samuel, "This is the one - anoint him!"
13 Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers.
Immediately the spirit of the LORD took control of David and was with him from that day on.
Then Samuel returned to Ramah.    (Good News Bible)

David was forgotten.
Instead of being summoned to join his father and brothers when they met with Samuel, he was left in the field tending sheep. David was only sent for after God had confirmed, one by one, that none of his brothers would be the next king.

Gideon was hiding from the enemy when God called him to be a mighty warrior. God knew Gideon, his strengths and weaknesses, and what he was capable of with God's strength.

Regardless of your current situation, God sees you. Whether you are tending sheep or serving in the king's court, you are not overlooked. God has not forgotten you and knows your purpose.
If you are feeling stuck or unsure, look to God. He has made each of us with unique strengths and weaknesses, even if we cannot see or articulate them.

Depend on Him for meaning, purpose, and insight into your strengths and weaknesses.
You exist because He thought of you, formed you, and gave you life. Our best course of action is to trust in our loving Creator.

A humble person is not one who thinks little of himself, hangs his head and says "I am nothing."
Rather, he is someone who depends wholly on the Lord for everything, in every circumstance.
~ David Wilkerson


Recommended Reading
Psalm 139


adapted from "Today's Turning Point" by Dr. David Jeremiah

Prayer:
Loving heavenly Father,
thank You for thinking of me, forming me as a human being,
giving me natural life and making spiritual life available through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Today I place my trust in You, Lord Jesus Christ, my Saviour and Redeemer,
Amen.

See you tomorrow, God willing