CHOSEN

TO BE CHOSEN—it’s more than just being picked; it’s to be seen, known, and set apart for a purpose. We often think of being chosen in the context of careers or achievements—those moments when we’re selected because we were the most qualified or the most fitting. But the truth is, the idea of being chosen runs far deeper than a job title or a position.

Do you remember those schoolyard days when being picked first for a team felt like the greatest honor? It wasn’t just about skill—it was about being seen. I still carry vivid memories of moments like that: being selected for a choral group I had dreamed of, and later, being asked to join a country band that filled my heart with joy. Those were sweet reminders that I mattered.

Think back for a moment—what was that one job, opportunity, or promotion that made you feel truly proud? Or maybe, more tenderly, you were chosen to walk through life with someone—to be a spouse, a parent, a grandparent. There’s something sacred in being chosen by someone who loves you deeply. These are not just milestones; they are glimpses of God’s love reflected in our earthly relationships.

But the most extraordinary truth is this: before any of those moments, before the first friend picked you for a team or the first boss offered you a job—you were already chosen. Not by chance. Not by luck. But by the Creator of the universe.

Scripture tells us that “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4). Imagine that. Before the stars were hung in the sky, before time began, God had already written your name into His story.

We often overlook the wonder of that truth. As children, we were full of awe—but over time, life makes us forget to marvel. And yet, the mystery remains: You and I are alive right now, in this very moment, not by accident but by divine design.

Why? I ask that question often. And though I may never fully understand, I find peace in knowing this: I am part of something so much greater than myself. And so are you.

Every detail—who we are, when we were born, even the friends and “family” God surrounds us with—all of it is woven into His beautiful, intentional plan. Even the people who aren’t related to us by blood, but who love us like family, are part of His choosing.

So today, pause and remember that you are chosen. Not just for a role, or a relationship, or a season—but for a purpose. A holy purpose. One that God Himself prepared long ago, just for you. And that truth? That’s worth marveling at.

II Timothy 1:9 reads: “It is He who saved us and chose us for His holy work—not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan, long before the world began—to show His love and kindness to us through Christ.”

Nobody just randomly appears. We were chosen.

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