God Chooses You
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28 NIV
God’s intervention is not always obvious. Sometimes He uses indirect circumstances and unlikely people to help us. Although you may not be aware of God’s hand guiding you through your life’s journey, in time and through retrospection, His work will be revealed.
Father God, when I reflect on my life and see the amazing “coincidences” that have led me to where I am, I know it is truly You leading the way.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.—Psalm 66:10 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20 (NIV)