Topic: God Uses Ordinary People

Memory Verse

1 Corinthians 1:26–27

"Not many of you were wise... but God chose the foolish things to shame the wise." — 1 Corinthians 1:26–27

CrossCamp Formation Truth

God isn't looking for impressive. He's looking for willing.

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God Uses Ordinary People

Written by Pastor A. B. Samuel — lead pastor and visionary of CrossCamp Church

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Narrated with a soft worship instrumental, like a podcast. You can follow the timeline, replay any part and download it.

Morning Reflection

Most of Jesus' first disciples were fishermen, not scholars or important leaders. No one expected them to change the world. Yet they did — not because they were impressive, but because they were willing.

The Word

A lot of new believers assume God only uses "super Christians" — pastors, worship leaders, people who seem to have it all together. But throughout the Bible, God consistently chooses ordinary, unimpressive people to do extraordinary things.

This isn't because talent doesn't matter. It's because willingness matters more. You don't need to feel ready or qualified to be useful to God. You just need to be available.

A Simple Story Jesus Might Tell Today

A small, ordinary stone in the hand of a shepherd boy named David brought down a giant no soldier dared face. It wasn't the stone that was special. It was Whose hand it was in.

CrossCamp Reflection

Have I been waiting to feel "qualified enough" before letting God use me?

Today's Walk

Offer yourself to God today for one small act of usefulness — however ordinary it seems.

Prayer for Today

Lord, I'm not impressive, but I'm willing. Use me today, however small the task. Amen.