chosen

This post is scripture filled. “May the Lord remove any distractions, allowing you to receive light to understand what His Word will reveal at this time.”

I’m hopeful that whomever reads this will be blessed, that it will go far and cause a ripple effect in the lives of many, in Christ Love.

Have you ever been in a group waiting to be chosen for a team activity? You know where the group decides on two captains and they start to chose their teams one by one.

You either get picked quickly because you are seen as a “valuable” team player or you are left waiting to be chosen because neither see your value. I imagine that’s an uncomfortable scenario most of us can relate to.

This is an example of how important acceptance can feel, yet it’s also relatable to the way Christians can feel about being on God’s team. Some don’t know or understand that He chose them, even before the foundations of the world. They didn’t choose Him first.

Let that sink in a moment.

Can we agree that many believe “the chosen of God” is the actual nation of Israel ? And this is because of scripture and interpretation. Those who believe only in Old Testament vs. those who believe only the Gospels are the necessary truth of the New Testament. Then there are those in the middle who believe that both are to be considered and try to find peace and balance within both sides.

And yet there’s more – sometimes those in the middle can read one part of the OT and think “wait.. I don’t believe that” or vice versa with the NT. I know I have been guilty of cherry picking, you?

How confused can we become if the whole Bible – Word of God is not fully accepted. The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah 15:16 says plainly that Gods word was to be eaten to have joy and rejoicing of the heart and that God called him to do this.

In the New Testament we see “eating bread” often. * Here’s a neat connection, remember when David and his men were hungry and the temple bread was the only thing available. In the Old Testament writings one would say that was an abomination. But the New Testament records that it was a matter of principle by Jesus, David was welcomed to eat the bread at the alter. And yes David was also chosen.

To the point that anyone who wants to “eat the Lords bread” is welcomed. Anyone. Here’s how we know.

Matt 26:26 Mark 14:22 Luke 24:30

But John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.”

The Song of Songs 2:4 He has brought me to his table and is feeding me, his banner over me is love, to protect and comfort me.

So how do we know we are chosen?

Isaiah the Old Testament prophet shared in 43:1-21 these inspired words from God the Father in 740 BC, so that Jesus His son, our Savior would fulfill it during His time here 700 years later.

Ish 44:8 Clearly says we will be witnesses to the ROCK.

Whose the New Testament Rock? Jesus. Who are His Witness? Those who eat the bread.

Listen, God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him. Showing mercy to the thousands to those who love Him and keep His commandants.

Therefore know this: Deut 7:9 1 Peter 2:9 Acts 26:12-18

When the Lord called on Saul (in Acts) who would convert and become Paul, He told Him “I have a purpose for you..” v.18

Those He calls – He sets apart.

‘And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.’ Romans 12:2