--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The amazing thing is that throughout…" description: "\"The amazing thing is that throughout Scripture and history it seems God has chosen the most seemingly unlikely and unqualified people to fulfill his pl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/797/christine-caine-3973_amazing-things_the-amazing-thing-is-that-throughout-scr_1790097.png" --- # The amazing thing is that throughout Scripture and history… ![“The amazing thing is that throughout Scripture and history it seems God has chosen the most seemingly unlikely and unqualified people to fulfill his plan and purpose on the earth. Most often, the response of those people has been to insist on their own unworthiness. And if they don’t-the people…” quote by Christine Caine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/797/christine-caine-3973_amazing-things_the-amazing-thing-is-that-throughout-scr_1790097.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/797/christine-caine-3973_amazing-things_the-amazing-thing-is-that-throughout-scr_1790097.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/797/christine-caine-3973_amazing-things_the-amazing-thing-is-that-throughout-scr_1790097.png) > “The amazing thing is that throughout Scripture and history it seems God has chosen the most seemingly unlikely and unqualified people to fulfill his plan and purpose on the earth. Most often, the response of those people has been to insist on their own unworthiness. And if they don’t-the people around them may do so, loudly and shrilly. And therein lies a danger: If we allow other people to tell us what we are and are not qualified to do, we will limit what God wants to do with us.” [Christine Caine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christine-caine/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God often selects those who feel unqualified, and their self‑doubt can be amplified by others, limiting divine purpose. **In simple terms:** God picks unlikely people; doubt can block purpose. Key Takeaway Embrace your calling despite feelings of unworthiness. Themes faith calling self‑worth leadership Mood hopeful challenging Type inspirational theological When to use this quote - church leadership - personal ministry - career decisions - volunteering Key Concepts divine election identity social influence Questions to Reflect On - Who do you consider unqualified, and why? - How can you silence external doubts? 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