God’s Chosen Ones
What does it mean to be God’s chosen one?
In Psalm 105:15 – “Do not touch my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm. v43: “He brought out His people with rejoicing, His chosen ones with shouts of joy.
Looking in God’s word, we find many scriptures pertaining to “chosen one”
1. God sets apart His chosen ones for Himself. To be His People
1 Pet 2:9; Deut 7:6
Deuteronomy 7:6 For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.
1 Peter 2: 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Psalm 4:3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
2. God calls and chooses us out of this world
Eph 1:4; John 15:19
Ephesians 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
John 15:19 As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.
3. God is with those He has “chosen” and we are with Him
Rev 17:14 – Those who are with the Lord of Lords and King of kings are “called, chosen and faithful”
Revelations 17:14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”
4. God chooses us to be rich in faith, receive His favor and to inherit HIs kingdom
James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
Psalm 106:4&5 Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, 5 that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise.
5. God chose us to “share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ”
2 Thess 2:14 – He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We are called and chosen to “stand firm”, share in God’s inheritance and to receive His favor
2 Thess 2:14:
God loved us
God “chose” us
God saved us
God sanctified us
God shares HIs glory with us
God “chose” us to be His people and to be His treasured possession. I never thought about being God’ treasured possession which means we are greatly valued!! Let me live my life as God’s treasured possession. One that gives Him delight and one He has created with great value.
Thank you God for calling us, “choosing” us to inherit your kingdom and share in Your glory!! Let us live our lives so that we may be with Him when we fight the war!! That we may live as one “called, chosen and faithful” to Him who saved us and loved us before time even began.