THE GOD WHO MAKES NOBODIES SOMEBODIES

THE GOD WHO MAKES NOBODIES SOMEBODIES

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Key Verse: “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.” (Psalm 113:7-8)

Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 41:38-41, Luke 1:48

Description: God delights in lifting the lowly, rewriting destinies, and transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies.

INTRODUCTION:
God is a destiny changer. He specialises in taking those whom the world considers insignificant and making them significant. Throughout Scripture, we see that God is not limited by human qualifications, status, or background. He does not choose as men choose; instead, He looks deeper, into the heart, and calls forth greatness from unexpected places.

The Bible shows us that men often despise and reject those who appear weak, poor, or unqualified, but God has a way of choosing such people to confound the wise and the mighty. What people call “nobody,” God calls “somebody.” He is the One who takes the stone that builders reject and makes it the cornerstone.

This message is meant to encourage us that no matter where we are or how insignificant we may feel, God has the power to lift us, transform us, and set us in places of honor. When God decides to raise you, no man, no power, and no circumstance can stop Him.

1. GOD SEES VALUE WHERE MEN SEE NOTHING
Men often judge by outward appearance, but God sees potential, greatness, and destiny inside every life He created.

a) God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance – “For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7). God’s choice is never based on physical appearance or status.

b) Men may reject, but God accepts – Even if people abandon you, God counts you worthy of His calling (Psalm 27:10).

c) Your background does not define your future – God’s plan overrides human limitations (Jeremiah 29:11).

d) God uses the despised to shame the mighty – He deliberately chooses the weak to confound the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27-28).

Biblical Example: David was ignored by his father and brothers when Samuel came to anoint a king, but God saw in him a king and lifted him above his brothers (1 Samuel 16:11-13).

2. GOD TRANSFORMS LIVES BY HIS POWER
When God’s power comes upon a person, their story changes completely and they rise from obscurity into relevance.

a) God’s Spirit brings transformation – The anointing breaks yokes and changes destinies (Isaiah 61:1).

b) God changes names and identities – He called Abram “Abraham” and turned him into a father of nations (Genesis 17:5).

c) God opens doors no man can shut – His favor lifts the rejected into places of prominence (Revelation 3:7-8).

d) God restores lost dignity – He crowns the lowly with honor and glory (Psalm 8:5).

Biblical Example: Joseph was a slave and prisoner, but by God’s power, he was lifted to become governor in Egypt (Genesis 41:38-41).

3. GOD LIFTS THE HUMBLE INTO GREATNESS
Humility attracts the lifting hand of God; pride pushes people away from divine promotion.

a) God gives grace to the humble – He resists the proud but exalts the lowly (James 4:6).

b) God notices the lowly – His eyes are upon those who are broken and contrite in heart (Isaiah 66:2).

c) God delights in raising the poor – He takes the needy from the dust and seats them with princes (Psalm 113:7-8).

d) God honors those who honor Him – Those who live to glorify God are lifted into greatness (1 Samuel 2:30).

Biblical Example: Mary, the mother of Jesus, described herself as lowly, but God chose her to carry the Savior of the world (Luke 1:48).

4. GOD’S CHOICE CANNOT BE OVERRULED BY MAN
When God chooses to lift a person, no man, no system, and no enemy can stop His agenda.

a) God’s choice is sovereign – He has mercy on whom He will have mercy (Romans 9:15).

b) God’s word prevails – What He has spoken concerning you must surely come to pass (Isaiah 55:11).

c) God defends His chosen ones – He fights battles on behalf of those He lifts (Isaiah 41:10-11).

d) God’s favor overrides opposition – His favor opens doors even in hostile environments (Psalm 5:12).

Biblical Example: Esther, an orphan and foreigner, was chosen as queen in a foreign land despite opposition, because God’s hand was upon her (Esther 2:17).

CONCLUSION:
God is the destiny lifter. He takes those who are written off by men and writes them into greatness. He delights in making nobodies into somebodies so that His glory alone is revealed. No matter how insignificant you may appear before men, you are significant before God.

Therefore, do not despise yourself or allow others to despise you. Submit to God’s plan, walk humbly with Him, and trust His power. In His time, He will lift you, transform you, and establish you as a testimony to the world.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I thank You for being the lifter of the lowly.
2. Father, open my eyes to see my value in You.
3. O Lord, turn every rejection in my life into acceptance.
4. Father, let Your power transform my life and destiny.
5. O Lord, rewrite my story for Your glory.
6. Father, lift me from obscurity into relevance by Your mercy.
7. Lord, let Your favor open doors of greatness for me.
8. Father, silence every voice that despises or looks down on me.
9. O Lord, establish me among princes and people of influence.
10. Father, make my life a testimony of Your lifting power.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall rise from obscurity into divine relevance.
2. The hand of God shall lift you above your limitations.
3. You shall be celebrated where you were once rejected.
4. Every label of “nobody” upon your life is erased by God’s power.
5. You shall sit with princes and be honored among great men.
6. God shall turn your story into glory.
7. You shall receive divine favor that no man can resist.
8. You shall become a testimony of God’s lifting power.
9. Those who once mocked you shall see God’s greatness in your life.
10. You shall be transformed from ordinary to extraordinary in Jesus’ name.