You are chosen


Ephesians 1:4 tells us that Jesus chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. Just think for a moment, that before the world existed, God chose YOU. Ephesians goes on to say in verse 5 that "in love, He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved. There has been much argument about predestination. Some people believe that God "predestines" certain people to hell, but that is not the case. God is omnipotent, omnipresent and sovereign. He knows all things. He knew before the creation of the world who would choose Him and who would not. See my friend, the choice is completely ours. God is not going to force Himself on us. Yes He could if He wanted to, but he does not. Jesus says, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and wat with him and he with Me Rev 3:20...He is not going to barge in. God's word tells us to choose this day whom you will serve. You can choose life or you can choose death. God is patient with us all, not wanting anyone to die. "The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:9
If you feel that tug at your heart, the Lord is speaking to you and drawing you with His Spirit. Let Jesus come in and make Him Lord of your life. He died for all your sins, past present and future, on the cross over two thousand years ago. The victory has been won. Jesus died and rose again. Because of what He did on the cross, you can live too!"For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with Him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him." Romans 6:7-9 He will set you free from any addiction or bondage whether it be anger, pornography, eating disorder, drugs, alcohol, sex or religion. Jesus loves you and wants you to have peace with Him once and for all. "but God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 4:8
This is a gift of grace from God. There is nothing you can do to earn salvation. It is based solely on Christ and the finished work on the cross. Accept God's gift to you today. He loves you more than you can imagine.

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