I AM Redeemed and Rooted

  Some of the greatest moves of God begin with rejection. When the prophet Samuel came to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king of Israel, he was following God’s direction. Jesse lined up seven of his sons  strong, skilled, and visible men. Each one passed before Samuel, and each time, God said no. “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 David wasn’t even invited to the lineup. His own father didn’t think he qualified. He was out in the field with the sheep. Unseen. Unconsidered. Overlooked. But God had seen him all along. You Weren’t Left Out. You Were Set Apart. Rejection often feels personal. But in the Kingdom, it’s purposeful. David wasn’t passed over. He was being preserved. While others were posturing for recognition, David was practicing faithfulness. He worshiped when no one was watching. He fought lions and bears when no one was clapping. He became strong in private b...

  There’s something sacred about the silence of the night, when everything is still and the world has quieted down. That’s when God often whispers. In 1 Samuel 3, we meet young Samuel, a boy serving in the temple under Eli the priest. The Word of the Lord was rare in those days. No visions. No prophetic activity. Darkness wasn’t just literal. It was spiritual. Silence surrounded the people, and even the leaders had grown dull to the voice of God. But in the middle of that darkness, God called a boy by name. “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered,  “Here I am.”  (1 Samuel 3:4) At first, Samuel didn’t even know it was God. He ran to Eli, thinking it was the old priest calling him. It took three times before Eli realized this was no ordinary call. God was speaking again, and He chose to awaken the next voice in the land through a child. What This Means for You You may feel like you’re in a spiritually dark place right now. Maybe God’s voice feels distant, your vision is blurr...

  There’s a reason you’re where you are right now. Here’s what scripture teaches me about trusting God’s placement. You didn’t land here by accident. There have been so many moments in my life where I whispered,  “God… are You sure I’m the one for this?” I didn’t feel ready. I didn’t feel qualified. But here’s what I’ve learned: When God places you in a season whether joyful, stretching, painful, or unfamiliar it’s not a punishment. It’s a trust assignment. 1. God sees what you can’t. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”  — Jeremiah 1:5 He knows the strength inside you that you haven’t fully tapped into yet. He knows the prayers you haven’t prayed yet. He knows the people your obedience will impact. You don’t have to see the full picture; you just have to trust the next step. 2. Your limitations are part of His plan. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  — 2 Corinthians 12:9 If you ...

                                                 You’ve been labeled by the world, but never truly defined by it. The names they gave you don’t match the truth God speaks over you. Let’s silence the noise and anchor back into what He already declared. Truth #1: You Are His Masterpiece “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”  — Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) You are not a mistake. You weren’t created on autopilot. You were handcrafted by the Artist of heaven with purpose, detail, and care. Truth #2: You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”  — Psalm 139:14 (NIV) Your body, your mind, your gifts all intentional. You weren’t copied, you were created. God didn’t rush when He formed you. Truth #3: You Are Chosen and Called “...