*DAILY DEW 18/OCTOBER/2023* *The Underdogs' Advantage* (II) _Key Bible Text:_ *"God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and he chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful. He chose what the world looks down on and despises and thinks is nothing, in order to destroy what the world thinks is important. This means that no one can boast in God's presence."* (1 Corinthians 1:27-29 (The Goodnews Bible)) _Bible Insight:_ Don't blow your own trumpet rather give praise to God who lifts the underdogs. God chooses to favour those who life may have been unfair to and their chances to win in the competition of life seems daunting or impossible. God chooses to smile upon such because He rather bless those who will recognize Him as their advantage than those who will ascribe their success to themselves-- how good they are or how well connected they are. Look at Jephthah. He was abandoned and treated like an outcast, his half siblings rejected him because he was born by an harlot. Eventually, he became sought after and made king over his people. And the underdog became victorious. God made the difference for him. (See Judges 11) Has life been unfair? Do you feel marginalized? Do you feel abandoned? Do you think you don't stand a chance? Does it look like all your mates have gone ahead of you and left you wallowing behind in pity? Listen, my friend! Don't you despair. Don't you throw in the towel. Don't you give up. Don't you get in any pity parties. Don't you call yourself what God has not called you. Don't you ever do that! Instead, call on God. He is your advantage. He is your helper. He has a soft spot for people like us. To do us good so we get him the credit and give him the glory. If a David can kill a Goliath in near unfathomable circumstances, God can rewrite your story for His glory, no matter the odds. _MEDITATION:_ *For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates and standards, not many influential and powerful, not many of high and noble birth. [No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame.* (1 Corinthians 1:26-27 (Amplified Bible)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_OCTOBER,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...