GOD CHOSE US!

 

GOD CHOSE US!

James 1:18  In his goodness he chose to make us his own children by giving us his true word.  And we, out of all creation, became his choice possession.  NLT

      God in His goodness chose us to be His children.  He chose us long before we chose Him.  He worked in our lives in such a way that we opened up our hearts to Him.  No matter what it took to bring us to the point of repentance, He did it because He is good and He loves us. 

      He is working in the same way in the lives of many who are not now saved.  We don't know who they are or what needs to be done yet in them for them to be saved, but God does.  He is giving everyone ample reason to turn from sin and turn to Him for salvation.

      God in His goodness has given us His Word to help us be saved and to help keep us saved.  His Word is God's truth revealed.  It teaches us who we are, why we need Christ in our lives, what happens when we don't, and what happens when we do.  It teaches us all about God's demand for holy living and how to do it.  It teaches us about God's character and the future home He is preparing for us in heaven.  Without God's Word, we simply would not make it.

      God's children are His choice possession.  We are the shining glory of His creation.  We are loved by God and He pours out His blessings upon us daily.  God is always working out His goodness in our lives and making us more like Christ all the time so that we will be fit for heaven.  God has made us uniquely different and wonderful from everything else He has created.  We are created in His own image and He calls us His children.  We are the only created being who can know Him and have fellowship with Him.  To God be the glory, both now and forever.