The Chosen

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JESUS SPEAKING

“Do not murmur among yourselves, no one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father. Most assuredly I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (John 6: 43 – 47)

FAITHFUL THOUGHTS

All those who are chosen by God will eventually be drawn to His only begotten Son. Jesus Christ is the singular doorway that leads to reconciliation with the Father. There are no other ways to know God. On the mount of transfiguration, God said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him.“ And thus, anyone who desires to know God’s will and to follow Him, must look to Jesus Christ. His words are God’s words; His teachings are God’s teachings.

Every year in April the NFL draft occurs. During this event, all of the professional football coaches and owners gather together with the incoming college players to choose who they will recruit for their teams. The players undergo physical fitness testing at a prior event known as the combine; and this information is used to ensure that only the fastest, the strongest, and the smartest players are selected. After the draft event is completed, some will revel in celebration, while others will experience disappointment. Many are called to the NFL draft, but only a select few are chosen.

In much the same way, Christians are chosen by God from the overall population of people living today. Those whom He chooses are drawn to Jesus Christ; and these individuals are reconciled to the Father through faith in His Son. What a wonderful feeling it is to know that we are special; that we have been chosen by God and are loved by Him. May we revel in that knowledge as we seek to implement the teachings of Christ in every area of our lives. (Note: We are also obligated to choose to follow God.)

“Lord Heavenly Father, we are overcome with joy, knowing that You have chosen us to be your people; to follow Your Son in submission to Your will. Fill our hearts with Your Holy Spirit, that we may become mighty messengers of the gospel of Grace. In gratitude, may we exemplify what it means to be Christians. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You; and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!

Being Chosen By God

September 5, 2022 ~ servantone1

JESUS SPEAKS

“All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” […] “And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” […] “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” (John 6: 37), (John 6: 40), (John 6: 44 – 45)

INSPIRED THOUGHTS

The Lord almighty has predestined the means by which mankind can attain divine reconciliation. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God is the doorway through which every faithful believer must pass. We understand that, without exception, those who have been chosen by our Creator will be drawn to the foot of the cross. Only through the Messiah can we be forgiven, made perfect, and become entirely prepared to fellowship with our Eternal Father. Jesus alone is the door to heaven and the pathway to God.

Years before the world was introduced to GPS navigation, traveling was tedious and imperfect. Stopping multiple times to pester strangers for directions was commonplace. Gas station attendants were quite commonly inundated with questions. With every new fragment of information, the voyager could journey closer and closer to their desired location. As they journeyed, every folded map, every dingy street sign, and every pointed finger would coalesce into a pathway, leading the traveler to their final destination.

Today, those who have been chosen by God have also embarked on a splendid journey. Seeking reconciliation with the Father, they are drawn toward His Son. Jesus Christ is the only road that connects God and man. If the Lord has chosen us to be disciples, then we have but one task in this life; to point others toward the Messiah; toward Jesus; toward a future with God. For those who are called according to His purpose, the Father’s eternal promises will never fail.

“Lord Heavenly Father, we thank you for choosing us, and we desire to serve You with our whole hearts. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, and direct our daily tasks, that we might point others toward Your Son, and in turn, toward the goodness of Your salvation and grace. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!