GOD'S CHOSEN

Writing on a similar day in May, 2005, Jerry chose to write about why God chose you and me for salvation even though the Jewish people had long been his chosen people , as recorded in the Old Testament. But  in the New Testament, in 2 Thessalonica 12, verse 13b, it reads: "God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification (cleansing) by the Spirit and through belief in the truth of Christ." Below is Jerry's writing.


"Paul tells the believers in Thessalonica that because of their belief and faith, God sanctified (set them apart) through the Holy Spirit.  The key ingredient here is "belief."  We have to choose to believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ by a yielding of  our will. (Not by saying, I don't understand, therefore I won't believe. NO! But rather, although I don't yet understand, I do believe Christ is the Son of God and I want to be part of His family.)  Once this step has been taken, we can open the door and behold!  The risen Christ is waiting to come into our whole person!


"Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if you open the door and invite me in, I will come in and make you a new creation!"  What greater gift than this could I ever seek after?  But first, I must choose to become one of God's Chosen. He is waiting, for you have been chosen to be HIs.


"Lord Jesus, I give you praise that you chose me!  Amen"


This step is crucial to becoming One with Jesus and One with His Spirit. When you have opened the door to God, you will be hungry for all things that are His.


Believe it! Because God loves you.  Me, too!


Jo INMN