Rejected by People, Unseen by People, and Yet Chosen by God - August 12, 2025
Scripture:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” — Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
Devotional:
There will be moments in life when the people you hoped would see you will look right past you. When the ones you thought would support you will instead stand silent, or even speak against you. It’s painful when your worth is questioned, your name is dismissed, or your efforts are undervalued. But God’s Word reminds us that our identity and purpose are never defined by human approval.
David was overlooked by his own father when Samuel came to anoint the next king (1 Samuel 16:6-13). Every brother was paraded before the prophet except him. Yet God’s eye was already on David in the field. The same God who saw David sees you. He doesn’t measure you by popularity, influence, or human recognition. He chooses according to His will and purpose.
Being chosen by God often means being misunderstood by people. But God’s selection is not a consolation prize; it is a divine appointment. The same God who chose you will sustain you, open the right doors, and close the ones that would have led you away from His plan.
So, the next time you feel invisible, remember: Heaven has called your name. You are seen. You are known. And you are chosen.
Reflection/Challenge:
• Where have I been looking for validation from people instead of God?
• How can I remind myself daily that God’s choice is greater than human approval?
• Am I willing to embrace being overlooked by people if it means being right where God wants me to be?
Scripture to Hold On To:
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT)
Prayer:
Father God, in the Name of Jesus,
Thank You for another day. Thank You for waking me up this morning, starting me on my way, clothing me in my right mind, and allowing me to see the dawn of a brand new day.
Lord, I ask You to forgive me for all my sins and shortcomings, and I receive Your forgiveness in my heart. Create in me, O Lord, a clean heart. Purify my thoughts, and cast down every vain imagination and every high thing that tries to exalt itself against the knowledge of You, O God.
Lord, You see the places in my heart that are broken, the wounds that others may never acknowledge. Help me release the hurt to You and refuse to let bitterness take root. Remind me that my worth is in You alone, and that even in this pain, You are working for my good. In Jesus Name I Pray, Thank God and Amen.