Inviting God – Week 5 / David

Week 5 – Day 1: An Invitation to Potential

Read: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

When Israel asked God for a king, God gave them what they wanted—He gave them Saul. Saul looked the part: he was a head taller than anyone else, strong, and men looked up to him. Saul embodied everything the world says a leader should be. But Israel wasn’t just any nation; they were God’s people. And Saul lacked the one essential trait all of God’s people must have—faith.

After God rejected Saul as king, He told the prophet Samuel to go to Jesse’s house and anoint a new king for Israel. Samuel, who was God’s spiritual leader at the time, was sent to select the next ruler of the nation. It was a very important task!

When Samuel arrived, he saw Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab—a true example of a man. Like Saul, he was tall, dark, and handsome—a man others would likely follow. Samuel thought, “This is certainly the Lord’s anointed one.” But there was a problem. Samuel was looking at Eliab through the eyes of the world—not through the eyes of the Lord. That’s when God said to him, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have rejected him. Humans do not see what the Lord sees, for humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

Jesse called his next son, then the next, and continued until all seven of his grown sons had been presented to Samuel. However, the Lord had rejected each one. Confused, Samuel asked Jesse plainly, “Are these all the sons you have?” Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, but right now he’s tending the sheep” (1 Samuel 16:11). It’s an interesting choice of words on Jesse’s part.

In Hebrew, there are a few words that refer to being young in age. However, the word Jesse used to describe David carries a double meaning. It can refer to birth order—making David the youngest. But it can also imply insignificance or unimportance. Since Jesse didn’t even invite David to the event, this interpretation seems even more fitting. Jesse didn’t see David as a strong candidate for king. David is not only the youngest by age but also, even in his father’s eyes, the least in status or expectation.

And that’s when God drops a bombshell— a Kingdom principle we must keep at the forefront of our minds as we take on the role of Samuel and invite others into God’s family and leadership in His mission. God sees what we can’t! He doesn’t care about the outside trappings; He looks at the heart. He sees the potential! 

We can learn a lot from this story, you know. For example, it can help us understand why God has chosen us. (I can’t be the only one who has wondered sometimes if He made a mistake—and the answer, of course, is that God doesn’t make mistakes.) He chose me and you because He saw something we don’t. He saw our hearts. He wasn’t looking for our ability or strength (He’s the source of those things)—no, God picked us because of something on the inside. Something we can’t see on our own. And that makes me wonder… if I have trouble seeing that in myself, how do I recognize it in others?

In my experience, the only answer is God. God must open our eyes to the spiritual reality and potential that surrounds us. Seriously. I mean it. We are surrounded by a very real, yet unseen, spiritual realm. The author of Hebrews talks about being surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1). In 2 Kings 6:17, the prophet Elisha prays that God would open the eyes of his servant so that the servant could see the spiritual reality that God’s army vastly outnumbered and had surrounded their enemy. Jesus even talked about this truth when He said, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.” (John 9:39). 

What I’m saying is that spiritual vision is real! And God has the power to give it. What I’m also saying is that God loves to use the unlikely—the underdog. He’s a God who sees hidden potential. That’s what He saw in us. The Apostle Paul explains it like this, “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to bring to nothing the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” (1 Corinthians 1:27–29.) That’s us, and every “David” like us. We are unlikely, but we are God’s choice to reach the world.

So, as we begin Week 5, I need you to do a few things for me. First—accept it. Believe that God has chosen you. That He wants to use you. That you are part of His unlikely crew! Second, I need you to pray—daily. Ask God to open your eyes to truly see those around you. To see hidden potential. To see hidden hunger for Him. And, don’t be surprised when He does!

Prayer: Father, open my eyes today to the spiritual realities around me. Help me continue to grasp your love for me and your desire to use me to further your Kingdom. Father, help me start to see people the way you see them. Help me see their hidden potential, and as I do, guide me to invite them to know you. Amen

Reflection:
1. God reminds Samuel that “humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.” How does this truth encourage you when you think about your own calling? How might it change the way you see others and their potential to be invited into God’s family?

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2. Jesse didn’t even bring David to the gathering, because he didn’t see him as significant.
   Follow-up: Who in your life might be “overlooked” or “unlikely” in the world’s eyes, yet could be someone God is preparing to use? How can you begin to show God’s heart to them and invite them closer to Him?

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3. The devotional reminded us that spiritual vision is real—and that we need God to open our eyes to see the hidden hunger and potential in others. What would it look like for you this week to pray and intentionally look for people God might be nudging you to invite into a relationship with Him?

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Application:
This week, ask God daily to open your eyes to see the hidden potential in someone around you—someone He may be calling into His Kingdom. Take one intentional step to encourage or invite that person toward a relationship with Christ. Remember: God often uses our simple invitations to unleash extraordinary potential.

Week 5 – Day 2: From Shepherd to King

Read: Psalm 78:70–72, Psalm 23

 

Preparation. Formation. When Samuel came calling, looking for the next King of Israel, David was still out in the fields. Nobody watching. No spotlight. Just a bunch of smelly, wayward sheep. So much would happen out in these overlooked fields. 

 

It’s here that David learns what it means to be a true leader. Caring for these wayward sheep, knowing them by name, walking in front of them, and leading the way. It’s here that he learns their need for green pasture, the necessity of quiet waters, and their need for a defender.   

 

Long before the palace, David was being prepared in the pasture. God used his hidden seasons to ready him for his public calling. Long before defending Israel from Goliath’s taunts, David had already faced lions and bears to protect his flock. Every moment he spent unseen in the pasture, each small and seemingly insignificant task, was actually Kingdom training for future impact. In the pasture, God shaped both his hands and his heart (Psalm 78:72).

 

For a long time, I struggled with my past. I wasn’t raised in a Christian home. My dad left before my first birthday. I spent much of my time feeling like I needed to earn his love and affection. The scars are deep, and they’ve played a significant role in shaping who I am today.

 

But, here’s the crazy thing – they’re perfect for my calling. My own deep hurts led me to a life of caring and serving others. In those years, it was to be loved, but now (most of the time), it’s to share God’s love in what seems to be the most effortless way – by just being myself. By caring. Spending time. Doing everything I can to help anyone.

 

There in my unseen formative years—within my own “pasture”—God was preparing and shaping me for His future purpose. He has done the same for you. You might not see it yet, but it’s true. God has a wonderful way of using our past to pave the way for His plans and purpose. I genuinely believe that’s what Paul meant in Romans 8:28 when he wrote, “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”

He’s saying God will use everything—the hard parts, the lonely moments, and the times we felt like we’d never succeed. These were all training grounds, practice for a future purpose—where He would take every past event and reshape it so He could use us and that experience to help others. To lead someone into a relationship with Him.

 

Out in those lonely fields, David discovered who the real shepherd was. He realized that there was nowhere he could run from the presence of the one who would leave the 99 to find him. It was there, in the fields, that he learned God’s power and presence would never leave him, even when life seemed frightening – God was there, and he had nothing to fear. They were lessons that would shape him into “a man after God’s own heart.”

 

And all that preparation had a much greater impact than just David becoming King. In fact, God was writing a story that David himself couldn’t imagine. God would use David’s life to point to His own Son. The Good Shepherd – the King of Kings. The perfect image of God in the flesh who would come and, like David, call each of His sheep by name.

 

God used David’s whole life to point to Jesus. Of course, Jesus would be the better shepherd. He would actually lay down His life for us—His sheep. What I’m saying is this: God can use you. He wants to use you! All of you.

 

God can use every part of your story to lead others to Jesus. He sees potential in you that you may not see in yourself. You just need to trust Him and follow Him. Follow His example. Go with Him and seek out those who are far away. Do what He does—tell people that God loves them and that He desires to have a relationship with them. Invite them into it. Along the way, share your story. Let God use every part of it for His glory—that’s called being a witness, by the way (Acts 1:8).

Prayer: Father, you know everything about me. You knew me before I was born. You have a divine purpose for me, and you offer to use every part of my past for good. Lord, take it. Take me. All of it. Pour me out. Use me to bring others to you. Use my past hurts, my fears, my seasons of isolation – God, use it all so that others might come to have a personal relationship with you. Amen. 

 

Reflection:
1. David was shaped in the pasture long before he stepped into the palace. How has God used “hidden” or difficult seasons in your life to prepare you for His calling? How could those same experiences be used to show others God’s heart and invite them to know Him?

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2. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God can use everything in our past for His purpose. What part of your story do you usually see as a weakness or failure that God might actually want to use as an invitation to someone else?

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3. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. How can you follow His example this week by intentionally seeking someone who feels “far away” and inviting them closer to God?

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Application:
Prayerfully reflect on one part of your story—good or hard—that God might want to use to encourage someone else. Take one intentional step today to share it as a way of inviting them into a relationship with Jesus. Remember: God uses every part of your life, even the parts you least expect, to draw people to Himself.

 

Week 5 – Day 3: Foolish to Shame the Wise

Read: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

We are now in the fifth week of our journey, exploring the Scriptures to understand God’s heart and His plans for us and others. Although it should be easier to understand, I know many still find it hard to believe that God genuinely wants to use them to impact others’ lives. I bet you are still struggling with the idea that God can use someone like you. So, let me encourage you today – He definitely can! He wants to! In fact, it is His chosen way to reach the world. I mean it.

You see, here’s our problem when it comes to all that we’ve been studying the last few weeks. It just doesn’t make sense to us. Surely God can find someone better than us. Someone more eloquent. Someone who doesn’t struggle with anxiety or fear of rejection. Someone who is naturally gifted in these things. Someone who naturally draws a crowd.

 

But here’s the truth—that’s not what God wants. That’s not His plan. That’s not who the broken and hurting need to hear from. They need to hear from people like them—those who have been through it. People who struggle but have found that despite their struggles, they are treasured by God and that He loves them so much, He will never let them go. Never let them be alone again. What I’m saying is that while the world needs a perfect Savior (remember, God’s standard for accepting us isn’t good—it’s perfect), they also need to hear about that perfect Savior from the lips of imperfect messengers—people like them—people who are living testimonies to the love and forgiveness of God.

 

And, of course, God knew that. That’s why He chose us. So that people wouldn’t be mistaken about where the change came from. So that people wouldn’t get confused about the need for grace and forgiveness. If God had chosen perfect, wise, and eloquent messengers, people might have felt like this good news couldn’t possibly be for people like them. But instead, God has chosen to carry around this Good News (that He is reconciling people to Himself through faith in Jesus, no longer counting people’s sins against them) in jars of clay that are fragile. (2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9).

 

That way, God receives the glory, not us. That’s what the gospel clearly states, after all. That we are saved by grace through faith, and that it’s not from our own works or strength, lest we would boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). And this is intentional—that’s the point of our reading today. God did this on purpose. This is His plan: to use us—you and me—so that He would receive the glory and the credit.

God delights in using those whom the world overlooks. He chooses the weak, the ordinary, and the broken to show His wisdom and power — not ours. What seems like weakness in our story might actually be the very place where God wants to reveal His glory.

 

Corinth was a major city during New Testament times. It was wealthy and influential and was known for its philosophers. The city had a busy marketplace where people gathered not only to trade but also to listen to speeches, debates, and new philosophies. It was famous for hosting traveling professional speakers and philosophers who would publicly display their skills and rhetoric, trying to win over crowds with their cleverness and persuasion. Paul mentions this culture in 1 Corinthians 1:20 when he asks, “Where is the one who is wise? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish?”

 

And it’s against this backdrop that Paul reminds the Christians in Corinth and all Christians today that this is not God’s plan for the Good News. We are not trying to win people over through cleverness or cunning (which was often a twisting of the facts). We are not called to be polished in our skills. That’s not God’s plan for bringing the world to faith in His one and only Son. No! In fact, God has chosen us, largely because we lack those things! God delights in using the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He delights in delivering His gospel of grace to the “wise” of the world through those they consider foolish. He wants others to know that it is ONLY by His grace that anyone can be saved and used in His Kingdom.

 

That’s how the Kingdom of God functions. It’s upside down from what our world (society teaches. God doesn’t choose the way we would. He doesn’t see people the way we do. We look for traits, status, talent, influence, and followers. Meanwhile, He is calling the misfits, outcasts, the overlooked, and the undervalued to come and follow Him – to fish for people like He does.

That’s why you’re here. That’s why we’ve been invited in. God has saved you so that He can use you to reach others like you. The truth is that He wants to use all those hard places, those broken pieces that He has lovingly put back together – He wants to highlight them instead of hiding them. Those things you thought disqualified you are exactly what He wants to use. Your weakness, your failure, all your rough edges and cracks – those are the places where His grace shines the brightest.

So, stop wishing you were someone else. Stop thinking you’re not good enough for this. Start trusting the God who has so graciously restored you. Trust Him to use His work in you to reach others.

 

Prayer: Father, forgive me for how often I try to hide Your handiwork. For how often I try to cover up all that You’ve done, and all the places Your grace so clearly shines through in me. Help me to stop hiding and start showing. Help me to embrace Your work in me as I become real with those around me. If I’m honest, I’m scared to. I’m afraid I might get hurt. When I start to feel that way, remind me that it’s Your wounds that have brought me peace. Go before me today. Let me see others the way you see me. And help me become vulnerable. Help me show them your heart—how you have healed me, and how you can heal them. Amen.

 

Reflection:
1. Paul says God chose “the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” When you think about your own weaknesses or failures, which ones do you usually try to hide? How might those be the very places God wants to shine through you to invite someone else to Him?

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2. Paul says we carry this treasure (the gospel) in “jars of clay” (2 Corinthians 4:7). How does knowing that your cracks and flaws can display God’s glory change the way you view your own story? How could sharing that story help someone else believe God loves them too?

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3. Jesus Himself invited others by showing His wounds (John 20:27). How could your willingness to be vulnerable with someone this week open the door for them to see Jesus more clearly?

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Application:
Today, instead of hiding your brokenness, ask God to give you the courage to share one real part of your story with someone. Your honesty about your struggles could be the very invitation that makes someone realize they are not alone—and that God’s love is for them too.

 

Week 5 – Day 4: I See You – You Will See Greater Things

Read: John 1:43-51

 

Yesterday, we saw how God chooses those the world overlooks—the weak, the broken, the despised—to display His grace and glory. Today, we’ll see that idea unfold as Jesus begins calling His first disciples. Think about it: Jesus is starting a movement that will change not just the world but all of eternity. And who does He pick? He doesn’t go to the public squares where people debate philosophy. He doesn’t choose the best speakers or the most convincing. He doesn’t even pick the most educated or the most religious.

No. When Jesus began calling His first disciples, He chose people that no one else would have selected. Ordinary men. Fishermen with calloused hands, a tax collector despised by his own people, and a zealot with misplaced passion. He picked the ordinary. None had high status. None had an impressive education. There was nothing about them that was remarkable in the eyes of the world. They were not influential men. They certainly were not religious leaders. But they were exactly who Jesus wanted. No one expected them to change the world, except Him – the only one who mattered. 

 

Jesus saw something in them that no one else could see. He softly called them by name to follow Him— to learn from Him, do what He did, and carry His burden for others. That’s our story too.

Nathaniel’s calling has always seemed somewhat ordinary to me, if I’m honest. I find myself more drawn to Andrew’s calling, especially how he rushes to fetch his brother Peter, or how Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector. Nathaniel’s story just never felt as significant to me. That is, until I really started to examine it.

It starts in a pretty similar way to Peter’s story – with one disciple rushing to tell someone they care about to come and meet the Messiah they’ve found (hmm… that sounds kind of like what we’re called to do, doesn’t it?). Unlike Andrew and Peter, who are brothers, Philip and Nathaniel are clearly close friends. That part of the story is pretty straightforward. I love how honest the conversation is and that the text even records Nathaniel’s comment, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”

Things really get interesting when we dive into the details of the conversation between Nathaniel and Jesus. When introduced, Jesus tells Nathaniel that he saw him sitting under the fig tree before Philip reached out to him.

 

That simple comment catches Nathaniel completely off guard and has caused biblical scholars to take notice. It’s clearly a significant moment. So much so that Nathaniel shifts from mocking Nazareth to proclaiming that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. So, what exactly happened?

Well, in Jewish culture, fig trees were often linked to prayer and studying the Scriptures. Some suggest that when Jesus says, “I saw you under the fig tree,” Nathaniel clearly understands that Jesus saw him seeking God—searching for answers. Maybe even praying about the rumors he was hearing about this “Lamb of God” that John the Baptist declared had come to “take away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). The implication is that Jesus had not only seen him physically, but that He had seen him spiritually—personally.

 

Nathaniel clearly understood that Jesus had seen him, and still maintained interest in him. Jesus had no doubt observed him wrestling in his heart—witnessing the hope-filled prayers battling personal doubt. The point, of course, is that He does the same with us.

Jesus knows us deeply. He observes our doubts, fears, and hopes. Still, He invites us—calls us to follow Him. Jesus doesn’t just notice what is overlooked; He perceives what truly matters that remains unseen.

Until we reach heaven, we will never know exactly what happened under that fig tree. He could have been praying or meditating on rumors about Jesus. He also might have been simply seeking relief from the hot sun by sitting in the shade. However, whatever it was, He was noticed by Jesus. He was seen. And that changed everything for Nathaniel. When he realized that Jesus saw him, he went from doubt to proclamation: “You are the Son of God. You are the King of Israel!” (John 1:49). 

 

So, what about you? Are you becoming comfortable with the idea that God knows you, sees you, and still calls you to follow Him? That He knows all the details of your life, including your inner struggles, fears, and doubts—yet He still calls? Nothing escapes Jesus’ attention. He sees you. He’s chosen you. And He promises that if we follow Him and do what He’s been doing, we will “see greater things than these.” (John 1:50, John 14:12-14).

 

Prayer: You are the God who truly sees me. You know my heart, my thoughts, and how I struggle with doubt. You have seen me at my best and at my worst, yet you still call me to follow. Father, help my unbelief. Help me accept this unimaginable love you have for me. Thank you for the grace you’ve shown me. Thank you for the belief you have in me. Let me walk in that belief. Help me believe in myself and the task you’ve called me to, the way you believe in me. Use me, oh God. Help me invite others to experience this same love and grace. Amen.

 

Reflection:
1. Philip invites Nathanael to “come and see” even though Nathanael doubts anything good could come from Nazareth. Who in your life might be skeptical or doubtful about Jesus? How could your simple invitation—without all the answers—be enough to help them come and see for themselves?

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2. Jesus tells Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, and Nathanael is moved from doubt to bold faith. How does it impact you to know that Jesus sees you—not just your actions, but your heart, your doubts, and your prayers?

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3. Jesus promises Nathanael he will “see greater things.” What “greater things” have you already seen Jesus do in your life? What greater things are you praying to see Him do as you seek to follow Him and do what He has done (inviting others into the Kingdom)?

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Application:
Today, reach out to someone in your life and remind them that they are seen by God. Take a moment to encourage them—whether through a message, prayer, or conversation—that Jesus knows their heart and continues to call them to follow Him. Look for an opportunity to invite them to coffee, dinner, small group, or church.

 

Week 5 – Day 5: Entrusted with Talents

Read: Matthew 25:14–30

 

Can we look at this parable in a new way this morning? The Parable of the Talents is about everything we’ve talked about this week. It’s about what we do in the hidden parts of life. It’s about the importance of being faithful in those moments. Maybe you’ve heard the parable a few times. But have you really understood it? The key is in that word: talent.

 

The story is about three servants who are entrusted with their master’s wealth. He goes away for a period of time, and during His absence, he entrusts each of them with a large amount of riches. A talent was typically a unit of weight, you see. So, when it says the master entrusted one servant with 5 talents, another with 2, and the last one with 1 talent, it actually means that one servant was given 375 pounds of silver and gold, another was given 150 pounds of silver and gold, and one was given 75 pounds of silver and gold. Keep in mind, even a single talent was worth about 20 years of wages for a day laborer.

 

There are a few other points we need to observe in the story as well. Notice that none of the servants keep the riches for themselves. This isn’t about them owning these talents. No, all the riches still belong to the master. He is entrusting them to each servant to be responsible stewards of His riches during His absence. That small detail truly matters.

 

And finally, notice that when the master returns, each servant’s work is judged separately. There is no group reward here, and the master does not compare one person’s work to another’s. No, each individual is judged based on what they have done as a steward of the master’s riches.

 

This parable is part of the Olivet Discourse parables—a group of stories that Jesus shared in Matthew 24-25 focusing on readiness, stewardship, and judgment. It is also a Kingdom parable—a story that highlights what the Kingdom of God is like or how it operates. That last point is especially important for us. Jesus is explaining to everyone listening that He is going away. While He is gone, He will entrust His treasured mission to His remaining disciples, including us. And when He returns, He will expect us to give an account—a return on what He has entrusted to us. What have we done with all the resources He has given us?

 

And this matters because we don’t think of the Kingdom of God this way enough. We are so inward-focused that most of us go through life considering everything in terms of how it affects us, viewing all that we’ve been blessed with as only for our own lives. But that’s simply not the case. The Bible makes it clear that everything we have is actually from God; it belongs to Him. We are simply stewards. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth and everything in it,
the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord.” James 1:17 reminds us that, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” 

That means we, like the servants in our passage today, are just stewards. We are simply caring for what Jesus has entrusted to us until His return. And friends, that return is coming! With that return comes an expectation. What have we done with all we’ve been given? With each relationship He has blessed us with? With each opportunity? With the resources? Did we spend them on ourselves or on Him? Did we care for people the way He would, lovingly guiding them toward Him? Or did we hide His love, out of fear that we might mess it up somehow?

So, do you now see the picture of the parable coming into view? This week has focused on a single thread. God has chosen you for this. I know you don’t feel worthy of that. I know you don’t look like a world-changer. But you are. Or, at least, you’re meant to be. And your life—it’s a gift. Every ounce of it is on loan from Jesus. He has blessed you immensely—more than you deserve. But make no mistake, that blessing comes with an expectation. Treat it as the gracious gift it is. 

Here’s the truth. God knows you won’t be perfect in this. He doesn’t need you to reinvent the wheel. He’s not asking for cunningness or creativity either – just obedience with what He has placed in your hands. The servant with one talent wasn’t condemned for failing to multiply; he was condemned for failing to try – for his fear that he would somehow mess it up.

That’s the exact feeling I get from most people when it comes to sharing good news. They’re so afraid they’ll mess up that they end up doing nothing. Friend, listen to me. The only thing condemned in this parable is doing nothing. So, whatever you do – don’t do that. You don’t need to compare yourself to others. You don’t have to be as eloquent or “gifted.” But you do need to be faithful with the relationships, time, and resources God has entrusted to you. Use them. Love others with them. Talk to them about God. Be faithful. And if you hide anything, hide your fear – God has this. He has got you. He’s entrusted you with this treasure, and He will use your obedience.

Prayer: Oh God, I regret not recognizing this earlier. I often forget that this is YOUR Kingdom, YOUR resources, and that You have entrusted me with them. Please help me adopt this mindset moving forward. Guide me to be a responsible steward. Help me bury my fears instead of hiding Your treasure from now on. Amen.

Reflection:
1. Each servant was entrusted with a talent—one talent alone was worth roughly 20 years of a day laborer’s wages. When you think about the people, time, and resources God has entrusted to you, how does realizing their immense value change the way you view your responsibility to use them?

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2. The master gives each servant a different amount “according to his ability.” How might you be tempted to compare your resources or influence with someone else’s? How does knowing that God has entrusted you with exactly what He intends for you affect your perspective?

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3. The faithful servants multiplied what they were given, and the master praised them. What “big” opportunities or resources has God already placed in your hands that you could start using faithfully today? How might small acts of obedience multiply into something greater than you can imagine?

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Application:
Today, choose one “talent” God has entrusted to you—whether it’s a relationship, your time, or a unique gift—and use it to invite someone to take one step closer toward a relationship with Jesus. Remember, the value of the gift is immense, but God only asks for faithful obedience, not perfection. Your willingness to act could be the doorway for someone else to experience His love and grace.