Have you ever hired someone for a job? If so, what qualities did you look for in a candidate? Entrepreneur Magazine recently shared 30 secrets for hiring the right person. The list included belief in the mission, being passionate about the purpose, having integrity and a humble attitude, and caring about helping others.

Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.

Luke 1:38

Did you know God has a job for you – and He’s looking for these same qualities? God uses people to accomplish His will on Earth (Philippians 2:13). In today’s scripture, the Lord chose Mary for a very specific part of His plan: to be the mother of Jesus. Mary responded to the angel Gabriel’s news by believing what he said, passionately singing praises to God and humbly accepting the role God asked her to fill.

Is the Lord calling you to a specific purpose to accomplish His will? If so, how are you responding? Pray today for God to clearly make His will known to you and to empower you to respond as Mary did. Pray also for the country’s leaders to seek God’s will and purposes the nation.

Recommended Reading: II Peter 1:3-11