Chosen

"chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father"

1 Peter 1:1

I am rejoicing in being chosen of God. God chose to give me salvation. He chose to make me His own. I was an outcast from God's people (a gentile). I was a sinner who trusted in my own righteousness. I didn't realize that I needed God. There was no hope for me. But, God chose me. He took me through difficulties to make me realize that, without Him, I am nothing. He is continually refining and sanctifying me.

Does, this mean that I can just float along because He chose me? Do I have no choice in the matter? No, of course not! the next verse says, "to obey Jesus Christ." My responsibility is obedience to Him. I need to follow His leading. I must seek his will. When I obey, His blessing will be on my life. As you chose Him, He will chose you as well.

Lord, thank You for choosing. me. Help me to continually choose You. Help me to obey You whether or not I understand why. I ask for Your guidance and power to follow You unquestioningly.