God Chose You…
John 15:16
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
Those were the first words I read this morning. How amazing and humbling at the same time. God chose us – you and me. Not because we deserve it or because we have earned it, but because He loves us. He sees us, even in our brokenness, and He loves us.
That love, should we choose to accept it, revolutionizes our world. It empowers us to walk through the most difficult situations. It allows us to extend grace and mercy to those who have hurt us. It gives us the capacity to love others that doesn’t make worldly sense. It heals our deepest hurts and fill our hearts with joy.
It does not say anywhere that we will be spared from trials, trouble, sadness, grief or pain. This world is broken, and those things are a product of the brokenness. But, God does tell us that we are never alone. And that we have eternity to spend with Him, in a perfect heaven, for those of us who choose His free gift of salvation. What comfort and joy!
Where ever you are, stop for just a minute and know that the God of the universe has chose you. YOU! Whatever your background, God can use you for His glory – if you’re willing.
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow💜
