You’re The One

“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” II Chronicles 16:9a (NIV)

Do you ever long to hear God say, “I choose you”? Maybe you have read that He has a plan for everyone’s life or you’ve heard a pastor say that He loves you. But in your heart of hearts, you wonder: Am I special? Does God see me?

There are stories from the Bible that illustrate how God calls ordinary people out of their ordinary lives. It is clear from the Scriptures that in each case He was watching them long before He invaded their lives with His holy presence.

God chose Noah simply because He lived a righteous life. Genesis 6:8 tells us, “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.”

God chose David simply because He saw His heart. Psalm 78:70-73 tells us, “He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people, Jacob, of Israel, his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”

God chose Mary simply because He knew she would do whatever He asked. Luke 1:30 tells us, “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.’”

None of these people held lofty positions or had received worldly acclaim. They were “nobodies”—nothing special—and yet God saw each of them as they went about their daily lives, doing the most mundane of tasks. He saw their character, their right choices, their hearts. And He said in response, “You’re the one.”

In Mark 5:21-34, Jesus is walking with a crowd of people, all pressing in on Him, hungry for His attention, His healing, His words. The Bible tells us that the crowd “pressed around him.” (Verse 24) I imagine people were clutching and grabbing at Him, desperate for even a small piece of Him. Only one woman, however, pressed in in such a way that it caused Him to stop and turn to her. Her touch was different than all the rest. This woman didn’t touch Him with her hands, but with her heart. He felt the difference as His power went out of Him (verse 30), and He said in response to her, “You’re the one.” This woman was a nobody, with nothing to offer the God of the Universe. And yet, He found her worthy of His time and attention. He chose her.

God wants to find those people whose hearts are desperate for Him. He wants to heal, strengthen and equip these people. He isn’t looking for the worthy or the intelligent or the beautiful people. He is looking for the ordinary ones who are simply open to His invading presence in their lives. If He is calling you right now, don’t convince yourself that He isn’t. God sees you, just as you are, and He knows the ones He calls.