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| Feels so good to be CHOSEN |
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1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world, to be holy and blameless in his sight.
It feels so good to be chosen, doesn’t it? Forming pickup sports teams as a kid, I remember how good it felt to be chosen, and the earlier the better (to be thought of as a good player)! I also remember how good it felt to be chosen to play first trumpet in band, back in junior high school, and starting third baseman in little league. It also feels good to be chosen for special assignments at work, or important responsibilities at church. It felt really great to be chosen by my wife to receive her romantic attention, back before we were married. It just feels great to be chosen! It says there’s something special about me!
To be chosen by God is a similar feeling, only about a million times greater!! And talk about the earlier the better, how about before the creation of the world!
This morning, I was thinking about his having chosen me. Really thinking about it. As I did so, my heart leaped and my eyes teared—oh it feels GOOD to be chosen, to be seen as special, by One so great!!!
Forget about the old Calvinist/Arminian debates. For the moment, it doesn’t matter whether you or I chose God. Even if we do have a responsibility to choose him, it’s still a fact that he chose us!
And another thing. Being chosen by people, in this world, there is always some qualification or merit needed by us, in order to be chosen over other people. Do we ever get the sense that God chose us over others?
If you’re feeling unwanted because you never get chosen for anything… If you’re aching to be chosen by someone, anyone, for anything at all… Take heart! You have! And by no less than God himself! (Think about this!!!)
PS… (And an important PS, too.) Not only did he choose us, he also dressed us up in the finest garments the universe has to offer! We’re told he chose us to be holy and blameless in his sight (clothed in Christ—Gal. 3:26-27). That’s perfect, pure, spotless, and clean! In HIS eyes, not ours! So quit lookin’ at yourself, and look to the One who chose you and dressed you!!! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Our Heavenly Father is SO good! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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I really needed to read this today - it's been a rough few days.
Thank you for the best news I could have gotten!
HE chose me! HE chose me! HE chose me! :) :) :) |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Linda...thanks for letting me know that. Yes, strangely I'm finding it hard to be down about anything today.... :-) Hi Ruth! Amen to that! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| I feel so blessed to have been chosen by God before the foundation of the earth. When I found out that God made a way for me, and chose me before the beginning of time, that just absolutely blew me away. What a great and marvelous God we serve. If anybody has low self esteem (as I did), that automatically goes out the window when a person realizes they have been chosen by God. A person should realize that since they are important to God, nothing else matters. Keep up the good blogs Mike. |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Sure does feel good. "How sweet it is to be loved by You." |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Thank you so much Carolyn!!! Yep...when we think about it, REALLY think about it, it's hard to be down about anything! Thanks Bro Todd! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Mike I was always the last in line to be chosen at Football (soccer) I was useless LOL but being chosen by God is absolutely amazing WhoooooHooooo, I love The Lord!!!! Stu! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Mike, awesome post! When I think back on all the struggles I've been through in my life, then think that He chose me to be in that place at that time, He could have stopped all that happened...but He didn't ....and He knew why all along...now I know why.....I start counting, beginning with myself, then sons, then hubby, then friends.....that through those struggles came to know Him...and I pray the list goes on and one. HE chose me!!!!!!!! After the battle...comes victory, amen???? |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Good Word! I am not only glad that I am called but ultimately that I am chosen....many are called but few are chosen. God does not call the equiped, He equips the called! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Amen Cindy!! The news that he CHOSE us ought to pick us all right up! David! Good to see your purple comments return. Many are called - few chosen...makes us feel sad for those who don't accept. But hey, to be chosen is worth celebrating! Stu, no worries, you were chosen when it really counted. God bless ya bro! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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In his eyes we are all his children and he offers his love and grace to each and everyone. When our hearts are knocked upon it is through his grace and mercy that we open up and accept his love. I PRAISE Him that he continued to knock upon this heart and that finally my heart opened to let him in. He continues to pursue his children (even until the end) to accept his wonderful gift of love and salvation. I am grateful that he never gives up.
I am sooooo overjoyed right now, soooo grateful.
Thank you Lil Bro |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| We are so blessed to be chosen by God! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Mary....I so totally identify with that remark. "...he continued to knock upon this heart and that finally my heart opened to let him in." Praise God for his mercy and patience!! Amen Deb...thanks!! Pastor Tim, thanks for the amen x 3! :-) Fun to ponder and reflect upon, yes! God didn't give us reasons to argue and debate, he gave us fragments of knowledge to encourage us and strengthen our hope! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Zach...yessiree, YOU have been chosen by God! Awesome, ain't it? =D Amen Denise! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Praise God He chose us that He has a plan for us
Jer.29:11, For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you a hope
and a future |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Thank God He has chosen us. We are all unique and created by the ONE to be in the body of Christ.. Praise God.. |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| to be holy and blameless in his sight. Fortunately, He see's us through Jesus Christ. He chose us and then made a way. Pretty Amazing! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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No doubt God has far greater plans for us than we could make ourselves, Cathy. Thanks for the comment! Unique is special, Tiffany! Can't tell you how happy it makes me that he's supplied my righteousness for me. I'm free of guilt and shame! (Thanks for pointing this out, Brian.) |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| You really know how to brighten a day, don't you, Mike? I'm chosen for salvation, but what else am I chosen for? Each person is chosen in accordance with the gifts and talents they possess to minister in His name. It's only natural after realizing that God has chosen you to be part of His family to ask, "chosen for what else"? Wouldn't you agree? |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Good Blog. To think when I was at my ugliest, deep into sin He chose me. From rags to riches, Praise His Name. |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| It's just an awesome thought, and almost too much to comprehend! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Oh Mike this brought tears to my eyes. Awesome - Really lifted me up - Thank You |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Hi MnL, Long time bro. hows things? Long work days here. Not only Chosen, but called, called by name, check this out as big and awesome as he is, from the highest of all highs, this king of all kings knows my name, he cares so much that he went down below my selfishness, below my prideful ways, below my distrust in him, and on and on........below everything and picked me up, showed me a four square City, showed me land flowing with milk and honey, and said all I gotta do is be Faithful..........Called and Chosen are his part our part is to simply be Faithful! He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith, Im jumping on my war horse of Faith and Im riding to the Battle! I can do all things thru Christ which strengtheneth me.......Good to see you my Brother. God Bless! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Beautiful truths to remember and ponder, Mike. Thanks so much! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| yet again, reading the right words at the right time for me. God bless you Mike- Tam |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Tammy, isn't that amazing! Can't tell you how many times I've logged on and read a blog and thought, Wow - perfect timing!! Yep, that's my Lord!
Anthony, yeah man, good to hear from you again! Yes, it's been a while! Hope it's comforting for you to know that the old gang is always here for you.
Janie....you brighten my evening, sister. God is good!!
Ed, hey man don't look at me, it was him! God stirred my heart with the truth, just had to pass it along!
Cathy, yes, too much, isn't it? (When we stop to really consider such truth~)
Birdie, I'm glad we could ponder together. It's even more special that way!
Yes Larry, our ugliness seems to matter little to him. Doesn't that just beat all? |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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a wonderful blog, as always! kinda funny, actually... everytime i get on, you've posted a new one. you just LOVE to write, huh? ^^ it's ok, i do too! except when i write, it's always pointless crap lol
sadly, i'm never chosen for sports or anything -_-' it really sucks, too. but i can see why, since i'm computer-smart, not sports-smart! lol i'm such a nerd =P but it's really awesome when me and a friend are both captian; we make SURE those annoying popular people are picked LAST! whether or NOT they're any good! ooh, that feels so great... XD it's wrong, but oh well... >.> |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Pointless crap??? No way Patty! It's all you, man. Sharing yourself is never pointless.
Hehe, yeah it's fun to get back at people, when it's all harmless fun. But hey, they don't know any better, but God does. He picked YOU before he picked THEM!! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| well, i've been told that if it isn't for God, then it's pointless. half the stuff i write is just crappy fanfiction, so it's pointless crap. |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| No no no no no!!! (Repeat after me....no!) Patty, who's telling you that? :-) I'm sure you are firmly established on the road of spiritual growth. So give yourself a break, and encourage others to do so as well. I'm sure every word from Chuck Swindoll's pen isn't devotionals and biblical instruction! Write what you are inspired to write, letting God express himself in everything you do!! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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ok... i'll... try... n-n... *deep breath* NO! YAY! I DID IT! *dances* W00T!
hehe that makes me feel better! lol |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| yay is right! now write lil sister! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| I am stunned that He chose me...who am I? |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| Cher, we are in the same boat there....fer sure! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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| *looks at what i just wrote* oh no! i wrote it so sloppy, i can't even read it! lol |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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| Wow Mike...This is the first blog that I read this morning and I must tell you, this word jump started me like a battery....LOL....It's always an honor to be chosen by someone, and even more precious to be chosen by God...Thank God for the wonderful reminder! |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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| Good morning Margie, glad to be with you among the chosen! |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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Oh Mike how I have missed reading your blogs!! Chosen!!! What a word what word!! What a concept that even after all we have done HE HAS CHOSEN US!! HE HAS CHOSEN TO FORGIVE US. HE HAS CHOSEN TO SHARE HIS LOVE WITH US. HE HAS CHOSEN TO ACCEPT US INTO HIS FAMILY!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!
Now my only question is "WHAT HAVE WE CHOSEN TO DO FOR HIM?"
Praise God Mike! Continue blogging my brother!! |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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Thanks Mike not only were we chosen but we were built to spec. |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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beautyforashes...amen, thanks for sharing the joy! Yep, chosen to be adopted as his children. Now THAT is a beauty of a thought! Dave, very interesting way to put it...."built to spec." lol, love it! |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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| Your right!!!! it sure does.---by the way i also was first chair trumpet in school--went to all district every year!!!---i posted the blog it feels good to be free!!! |
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| July 03, 2008 |
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| Hi New Day! Well how about that, another trumpeteer. lol .. Well, amen to being chosen, together! |
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| July 04, 2008 |
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Nice to have a glimpse into the past of Mr. Mike...
He chose us while we were still sinners...Mike it is good to be chosen...and by the King of Kings...He took my rags and gave me riches...abundance of grace and mercy...*phew*...Majesty...I can't understand it...but I can Love Him...and Chose Him...thanks for an AWESOME post! |
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| July 07, 2008 |
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| Hallelujah and thank you God for knowing that we are indeed chosen! We are then continually responsible for leading others into the saving knowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord of all!!
Amen, amen AMEN! |
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