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"Qualified"


I see many people getting ministry degrees or have gotten ministry degrees. And I have heard these questions asked...   Is it adequate in the job market today?  What if there are no opportunities to be in full time ministry at the moment in the city?  Does a degree matter?  Do we need to acquire certain skills in order for God to use us?

I felt the need to blog about it.

Psalm 37 is filled with promises to the righteous. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Ps 37:4). But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace (Ps. 37:11). The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way (Ps 37:23).

Proverbs 22:29 says "Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men."

Here's my answer to these questions.

God orders our steps. When we walk in obedience to Him, He guides us. He says, "This is the way, walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21).  When we are in that obedience, I believe He guides us in our jobs, in our education, in our every day lives. When we have walked in obedience and done what He wants us to do, I believe He will put us wherever He wants us, regardless of if we are "qualified" for the position. If God wants you in a certain job and you are not the most qualified for the job (and the reason you aren't qualified is because you were obedient to God in your college education or lack thereof) -- God will put you where you need to be.  He will give you favor or open doors that seem impossible.  God can use anything if we are but available vessels walking in obedience to Him.

But I do want to put a stipulation on it.  You must be walking in obedience, be listening to the Lord, and be operating in excellence. If you are doing those three things, it doesn't matter who you are, your qualifications, or your credentials. God will guide your steps. He will give you favor and will say "This is the way, walk in it." Even if all practical knowledge suggests you aren't "qualified."

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