Chosen

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. – John 15:16

I remember the days in elementary school when we would choose up teams on the playground. Two people would get to be the captains and do the choosing while the rest of us huddled together in a group with anticipation of being chosen. I was never selected first or even second for that matter, because I was short, thin and not the most athletic kid on the playground. In fact, I usually had to wait quite a while to be chosen. When my name was finally called I was happy and wasted no time in joining my new team.

Do you know that feeling of not being chosen? It is not a good feeling; it makes you feel forgotten. With Jesus you are not forgotten. He tells us in this scripture that he is the one that does the choosing and he as chosen you! He has chosen you to be a part of his “team”. We should find comfort and peace in knowing that we have not been forgotten, but we have been chosen. All we have to do is leave the huddled masses and accept the invitation with gladness and be a part of the Lord’s team. And the best part is that we already know that his team is the winning team!

Prayer: Thank you Jesus for choosing me. I want to be on your side and bear fruit for the Kingdom. Help me to bring others to your side. Amen.

Faith Tip: Do you feel forgotten, lonely and left out? If so, just remember that Jesus hasn’t forgotten you. He has chosen you! Accept his invitation and be a part of the Lord’s team.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson