The Light Daily Devotional – Always Give Men Chance
Focus: Always Give Men Chance
WORD FOR TODAY
Never write off anyone. God specializes in using broken vessels to manifest eternal treasures. Your ability to see potential in men is a reflection of how well you understand grace!
Scriptural Reference
“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)
One of the greatest gifts you can give to others is a chance—a chance to grow, to change, to heal, to succeed, and to fulfill destiny. Don’t underrate anyone because of their current appearance, background, or performance. The people you’re tempted to ignore today may be the ones God intends to use tomorrow.
Joseph was promoted in Potiphar’s house because someone gave him space to function. Even in prison, his gift was not shut down. And Pharaoh’s willingness to listen gave Egypt 14 years of divine strategy. He became second in command in Egypt (Genesis 41). David, a shepherd boy, was not even invited to the battlefront. Yet, when given a chance to face Goliath, he saved Israel and earned his place as a national hero (1 Samuel 17).
The truth is, every great man today was once an unfinished product.
Someone believed in you. Someone gave you a platform. Someone gave you time to grow. Now, it’s your turn to do the same for others.
- Don’t give up on your child because they’re struggling; keep praying, mentoring, and loving them.
- Don’t give up on your spouse because they aren’t meeting expectations; invest in their growth with patience and grace.
- Don’t write off your employees, mentees, or students; your belief in them may be the very fuel they need to rise.
- Don’t reject a potential suitor based solely on their current status. God may be forming greatness in them.
When you give men a chance, you’re walking in alignment with God who never gave up on you. He saw your flaws and weaknesses, yet He still called you, gifted you, and is shaping you for His glory. God brings something out of nothing. If there’s a seed of His image in every man, then there’s potential for transformation, no matter how buried it may be.
Question for Meditation: Have I written off someone too quickly? Am I allowing bias, impatience, or pride to hinder others from growing? How can I reflect God’s grace by giving someone a chance today?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for never giving up on me. Thank You for the people who believed in me even when I was undeserving. Help me to see others the way You see them—full of potential and purpose. Teach me to extend grace, patience, and opportunities to those around me. Use me to help others rise, and may I never be a stumbling block to the greatness You are building in someone else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Main Emphasis: Don’t shut the door on people because of where they are now. Give them a chance. You may be the bridge God wants to use to bring out their greatness.
May your heart be wide enough to carry others, and may you become a vessel of hope and transformation in their journey. Amen!
