Author Darlene J. Conard

In the stillness of early Monday morning, a powerful verse echoed in my spirit, bringing a sense of comfort and inspiration. “God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;” (I Corinthians 1:27 KJV). This passage served as a poignant reminder from above, reverberating in my mind with each heartbeat: Darlene, when I am on your side, no force can stand against you. It struck me that many people might dismiss God’s ability to work in extraordinary ways, as these divine acts often defy conventional logic and understanding. Yet, it is precisely in the seemingly improbable that His power shines the brightest, turning the world’s expectations upside down.

At this moment, we are witnessing a complete upheaval, where things are being flipped upside down and turned inside out, revealing hidden layers and unexpected complexities. God doesn’t play around. He can use anyone or anything.

In 1 Samuel 17, David, a young shepherd, defeats a seasoned warrior using only a sling and a stone. His faith, rather than his strength, confounds the military reasoning of that era.

Gideon’s 300 Men (Judges 7) God reduces Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300 to defeat the Midianites, showing that victory comes not by numbers but by divine power.

Moses the Stammerer (Exodus 3–4) Moses, who claims he’s “slow of speech,” is chosen to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel out of Egypt — a leader who didn’t fit the mold.

Jacob over Esau (Genesis 25, Romans 9:13) The younger brother, Jacob, is chosen over the elder Esau, defying cultural norms of inheritance and blessing.

Rahab the Prostitute (Joshua 2, Matthew 1:5) A woman with a scandalous past becomes a hero of faith and part of Jesus’ lineage — a stunning reversal of social expectations.

The Apostles (Acts 4:13), Fishermen, tax collectors, and ordinary men became the foundation of the Church. The religious elite are baffled by their boldness and wisdom.

Mary, a Young Virgin (Luke 1) God chooses a humble teenage girl from Nazareth to bear the Messiah — not a queen, not a priest’s daughter, but someone overlooked.

The Cross Itself (1 Corinthians 1:18) “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing…” Crucifixion was shameful, yet God used it to bring salvation — the ultimate paradox.

Paul’s Thorn (2 Corinthians 12:9) Paul is told, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” His limitations become a vessel for divine strength.

A boy with a sling, not a sword, stands where warriors tremble. One stone flies — not by might, but by faith that rends the veil of fear. David, the shepherd, was crowned by courage.

A sea of soldiers thinned to a trickle. Three hundred hearts beat against thousands. No strategy, no strength — just obedience. Gideon’s remnant, heaven’s army.

A tongue-tied exile, slow to speak, Chosen to thunder before kings. His staff splits seas, not by eloquence, but by the breath of I AM. Moses, the stammerer, voice of deliverance.

The younger grasps the heel, and heaven rewrites the birthright. Not by tradition, but by election. Jacob, the unlikely heir.

A woman with a scarlet past hides spies beneath her roof — And finds herself in the lineage of grace. Rahab, the redeemed.

Rough hands, calloused by nets, now cradle the gospel. Unlearned, unrefined — yet bold. The Apostles, builders of the Church.

A virgin’s womb, untouched by man, becomes the cradle of eternity. No palace, no pedigree — just purity. Mary, the vessel of incarnation.

A cross — wood and nails, shame and blood — Becomes the throne of mercy. Despised by men, adored by heaven. The crucified King.

A thorn in the flesh, a prayer unanswered, yet power pulses through the wound. Grace does not remove the weakness — It inhabits it. Paul, pierced but empowered.

The last are first. The weak are strong. The foolish shame the wise. And the broken become the bearers of glory.

When it’s foolish in the eyes of the world, rest assured, it’s a platform for His glory.

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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