Sunday, May 25, 2014

The Chosen Ones

Perhaps there is nothing more comforting than knowing that we are chosen of God. If we understand what this is and what it means, we can have confidence that we will prevail, and our lives will have meaning and a good end. James spoke of this plainly.

James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

James said God chose the poor of this world that are rich in faith. The poor of this world speaks of monetary and material wealth. If we do not have these, God chooses us because we trust in Him. One day He will give us His kingdom. It is hard to even imagine that day. There is yet another meaning I believe.

Before we became believers, we were also poor in spirit and in faith. But God chose us, and gave us His Spirit, and the gift of faith. That is how we became born again when we repented of sin and turned to Jesus. Those that feel they have it together and don’t need God are the rich of this world as well, in a different sense. But those of us that choose to surrender to God and become His followers become wealthy in Spirit and faith. And we will inherit the kingdom to come.

We can take comfort in knowing that God is with us, we only need to choose to follow Him.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High. You alone are worthy of our praise. You alone are worthy of all glory and honor. Thank You for choosing us. Pleas forgive us when we fall, and please pick us back up. We ask today that You send Your healing, deliverance, and overwhelming provision. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.