Ecclesiastes 4-6, 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7, Psalms 47:1-9, Proverbs 22:16
What God said to me – In most cases to be “chosen” is a very special thing, whether it is to be chosen for a team, or chosen for a part, or chosen for a job – in these cases, the people being chosen had to qualify in some way and they were chosen based on certain criteria whether it was athletic ability, or talent for acting, or having the education and experience for the job. That’s what makes it so remarkable that I chose you to be My child. There were no criteria or qualifications – just My choice. There was nothing you did or could or would do to affect My choice. I chose you when you were yet a sinner and saved you by grace through faith and that wasn’t even yours – I gave you the faith to believe! “I AM” a Father to those I have chosen and adopted as sons and daughters. If you spend any time at all reflecting on this truth, it will change the way you walk and live and worship.