God Sees Beyond Our Weakness

 

Scripture Reading:

“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’” – Judges 6:12 (NIV)

Devotional 

Many of us feel unqualified or overlooked because of our weaknesses. We compare ourselves with others, dwell on our shortcomings, and assume God could never use us. Gideon in Judges 6 felt exactly the same way—yet God saw something greater in him.

When the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he was threshing wheat in secret, afraid of Israel’s enemies. His circumstances said he was a coward, but God called him a “mighty warrior.” Gideon himself protested, saying, “My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family” (Judges 6:15).

But God’s perspective was different: “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites” (Judges 6:16). This shows us that God’s calling is not based on human strength but on His presence. Where we see limitation, God sees potential. Where we feel weak, God shows His strength.

In today’s world, weakness is often viewed as failure. People are valued for their achievements, positions, and influence. But God works differently. He specializes in using the overlooked and the underestimated. Paul understood this when he wrote: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

That means your fear, insecurity, or lack of resources is not the end of the story. God sees beyond them. He sees the leader, intercessor, encourager, or change-maker within you.

Application 

1. See Yourself Through God’s Eyes – Stop disqualifying yourself. If God calls you “mighty,” believe Him.
2. Trust His Presence, Not Your Ability – Victory comes from God being with you, not from your own strength.
3. Step Out in Faith – Like Gideon, act on God’s word even when you feel unprepared.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for seeing beyond my weakness. Help me to walk in the identity You have given me, not the one my fears try to impose. Teach me to trust in Your presence, and to live as the mighty person You have called me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.