WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CHOSEN?
When you hear the word “chosen” what comes to mind? In other words, what does it mean to be “chosen”? According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, chosen is defined as “elect; carefully selected; marked for favor or special privilege.”
Now, that we know the definition, to whom does the word “chosen” apply?
This word applies to YOU!
Yes, YOU!
It doesn’t matter where you come from, the color of your skin, how much money you make, or if you have a lot of friends or no friends at all, YOU are chosen! I want you to do something—–take a deep breath…..inhale…..exhale. There’s your proof that you are chosen! If you are living and breathing, it’s because God chose to give you life. Your mother didn’t miscarry you. You didn’t die in infancy. You are alive and well because God allowed it.
WHY DID GOD CHOOSE TO GIVE YOU LIFE?
So, why did God choose to give you life? Let’s go back to the beginning. Genesis 1:26-28 (New Living Translation) say:
“26 Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’
27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'”
Let’s consider what God said about the pioneers of the human race, Adam and Eve. First of all, God created them to look and act like Himself. Secondly, He gave them authority over all creatures, even lions, tigers and bears! Thirdly, God told them to reproduce and birth more humans who were to grow up and repeat the cycle. By doing so, they would prove that God is God and God alone!
WHAT PREVENTS ONE FROM LIVING LIKE GOD?
Living in sin or in disobedience to God prevents one from living like God. However, there’s no need to fret because God has STILL chosen you. Although Adam and Eve disobeyed God and forfeited all the blessings He had given them, God had another plan. Romans 5:15 (NLT) says:
“But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and His gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ.”
Then Romans 5:18 (NLT) says:
“Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.”
So, not only has God chosen to give you life here on earth, He has chosen to give you eternal life. How do I know? You’re reading this article right now. This is not a coincidence. It’s not a mistake. God is speaking to you! God wants you to receive His grace and gift of salvation by believing in His Son Jesus.
God has given each of us free will, so you have the right to ignore this message. However, I pray you don’t. Instead, I pray you freely choose Jesus. But, don’t do it for me. Don’t do it for your family. Don’t do it for the church. Rather, do it for YOU!
Choose Jesus to not only be your Savior, but choose Him to be Lord of your life. Doing things your way is not working. Living in sin is taking a toll on your mental and physical health. As a result, you’re getting tired. And do you know why you’re getting tired? Deep down inside you know God has chosen you. So, I encourage you to stop fighting the inner calling. Instead, surrender your all to the Lord. As II Corinthians 6:2b (King James Version) says:
“…..Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
THE PRAYER OF SALVATION
If you haven’t accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you can do so right now. I then encourage you to find a good Bible-believing church that will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord.
Romans 10:9 (New International Version) says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Please pray the following prayer:
Dear Jesus, I come to You confessing I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I believe You shed Your blood on the cross and died for my sins, were buried and rose again so I could be free! Please forgive me for my sins and the life I have lived. I confess You Jesus as Lord and accept You as my own personal Savior. According to the Word of God, I am now saved! Hallelujah! I AM FREE!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD!!!!!
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