I read that a technology-consulting firm hired a college graduate although he couldn’t write a line of computer code and had very little business knowledge. During the interview process for the entry-level position, the candidate learned that the company did not place high value on work experience. Instead, personal qualities such as the ability to solve problems creatively, exercise good judgment, and work well with a team were more important. The company assumed new workers could be taught the necessary skills as long as they were the kind of people the company was looking for.
Noah didn’t have the right resume for the job of constructing
the ark—he wasn’t a boat builder or even a carpenter. Noah was a farmer, a man
comfortable with dirt on his shirt and a plow in his hands. Yet as God decided
how to deal with the evil in the world at that time, Noah stood out because “he
walked faithfully with God” (Genesis 6:9). God valued the teachableness of
Noah’s heart—the strength to resist the corruption around him and to do what
was right.
When opportunities to serve God as His partner to perfect this
world come our way, we may not feel qualified for the work. Thankfully, God is
not necessarily concerned with our skill set. He prizes our character, love for
Him, and willingness to trust Him. With these qualities, we shall be able both
in big and small ways to perfect this world under His sovereignty.
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