Abimilech was a bad dude (Judges 9)! This powerful man's actions were very wicked, however there was One more powerful than him that was working behind the scenes (Judges 9:56-57). God is omnipotent (all-powerful) and often shows up when we least expect Him to. There are many people today who resemble the Israelites found in Judges 10. They cry out for God's help only when they hit rock-bottom (v. 10, 15). God would rather us stay in constant communion with Him (I Thessalonians 5:17).
In Luke 5:27, Jesus calls the unlikeliest of men to be his disciple. A tax collector would not have been a popular choice 2000 years ago. Jesus, however, looks past the position of a person and instead focuses on their heart. He knew Levi (Matthew) had what it takes to be a disciple just like He knew what the Pharisees were thinking in v. 22. This is God's omniscience (all-knowing power) at work.
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