1 00:00:02,680 --> 00:00:13,119 Speaker 1: Life Audio. Welcome to the Crosswat devotional. 2 00:00:13,640 --> 00:00:17,160 Speaker 2: We're glad to have you listening with us. Today's topic 3 00:00:17,520 --> 00:00:21,759 Speaker 2: is about being chosen by God. Will we turn with 4 00:00:21,880 --> 00:00:39,440 Speaker 2: an emotional after a message from our sponsors. Chosen by 5 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:45,040 Speaker 2: God written and read by alexis a goring. 6 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:48,200 Speaker 1: But you are a chosen. 7 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:53,560 Speaker 2: People, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God special possession 8 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:57,280 Speaker 2: that you may declare the praises of Him who call 9 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:00,639 Speaker 2: you out of darkness and to his one faul light. 10 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:08,240 Speaker 2: First Peter, Chapter two, verse nine, n I le, have 11 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:11,080 Speaker 2: you ever been struggled with a sense of belonging because 12 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:15,440 Speaker 2: you did not feel chosen? Most people want to be chosen, 13 00:01:16,080 --> 00:01:19,360 Speaker 2: whether chosen to play with others when we were children, 14 00:01:20,040 --> 00:01:24,640 Speaker 2: chosen to be asked to prom by our high school crush, 15 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:28,679 Speaker 2: chosen to attend the college of our choice, chosen to 16 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:32,440 Speaker 2: marry the person of our dreams, chosen for a job 17 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:35,679 Speaker 2: we worked hard for, or chosen for other things we 18 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:39,080 Speaker 2: want out of life. The desire to be chosen as 19 00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,319 Speaker 2: a universal feeling and part of life on earth. But 20 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:47,160 Speaker 2: do we know that the creator of the universe chose 21 00:01:47,319 --> 00:01:51,200 Speaker 2: us before we chose him? It featured chapter one, verses 22 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:55,160 Speaker 2: four and five. God chose us to be part of 23 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:58,960 Speaker 2: his family. Since he is king of the universe. That 24 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:03,720 Speaker 2: means we, as his children, are a special kind of royalty. 25 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:07,960 Speaker 2: We are daughters and sons of the eternal King. But 26 00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:11,320 Speaker 2: how often do we forget the biblical truth and act 27 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:15,160 Speaker 2: like we don't know our true identity? And Jesus Christ, 28 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:18,720 Speaker 2: I know I tend to be forgetful of this, and 29 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:22,320 Speaker 2: I struggle to maintain a heavily perspective because it is 30 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:24,440 Speaker 2: easy to be consumed. 31 00:02:23,840 --> 00:02:26,120 Speaker 1: By how our world programs us to think. 32 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:29,920 Speaker 2: This is why it is so important to stay grounded 33 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:33,679 Speaker 2: in God's word. The Bible says in First Peer, chapter two, 34 00:02:33,760 --> 00:02:36,720 Speaker 2: verse nine, that we are a people chosen by God. 35 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:40,520 Speaker 1: We are special to him. God doesn't just choose you, 36 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:44,160 Speaker 1: He transforms you, as he calls you out of darkness 37 00:02:44,240 --> 00:02:45,359 Speaker 1: into his wonderful light. 38 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:48,440 Speaker 2: When you choose to give your life to Jesus Christ, 39 00:02:48,800 --> 00:02:53,200 Speaker 2: then you have passed from death to life. John chapter five, 40 00:02:53,320 --> 00:02:57,040 Speaker 2: verse twenty four. You now have the hope of eternal life. 41 00:02:57,120 --> 00:03:00,400 Speaker 2: After Jesus Christ betwins the earth to take his children 42 00:03:00,400 --> 00:03:04,040 Speaker 2: home to Heaven. But while we are still living at earth, 43 00:03:04,200 --> 00:03:07,360 Speaker 2: it is important to have the mind of Christ. First 44 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:11,120 Speaker 2: Corinthea chafter two, verse sixteen, and not be bogged down 45 00:03:11,280 --> 00:03:14,920 Speaker 2: by what we go through in this world. Our experiences 46 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,080 Speaker 2: on Earth shape us. I know what it is like 47 00:03:18,200 --> 00:03:21,080 Speaker 2: to not be chosen for the team, not chosen by 48 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:23,560 Speaker 2: the man who I thought and wanted to marry, not 49 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:26,120 Speaker 2: chosen by the dream employer who I would love to 50 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:29,280 Speaker 2: work for, or not chosen for so many other of 51 00:03:29,280 --> 00:03:32,919 Speaker 2: my hearst's desires. But instead of worrying about these missed 52 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:37,040 Speaker 2: opportunities to be chosen, it helps me to remember that 53 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:41,320 Speaker 2: the King of the universe chose me and you first, 54 00:03:41,720 --> 00:03:45,440 Speaker 2: and he offers us a life better than are wildest 55 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:48,960 Speaker 2: dreams when we enter into heaven. The Bible says in 56 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:54,400 Speaker 2: First Corinthia, chapter two, verse nine, gw no eye has seen, 57 00:03:54,800 --> 00:03:58,760 Speaker 2: no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the 58 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:01,840 Speaker 2: things that God has put cared for those who love him. 59 00:04:02,400 --> 00:04:05,360 Speaker 2: God has amazing things in store for his chosen people 60 00:04:05,440 --> 00:04:08,520 Speaker 2: when we step into a trinity with him, But that 61 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:10,760 Speaker 2: doesn't mean He doesn't also have good plans for us. 62 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:13,680 Speaker 2: For we are living on earth. God can still answer 63 00:04:13,720 --> 00:04:17,200 Speaker 2: our prayers and blessings beyond our wildest dreams and help 64 00:04:17,279 --> 00:04:20,240 Speaker 2: the right people to choose us. We just need to 65 00:04:20,279 --> 00:04:22,440 Speaker 2: pray for His will to be done at our life. 66 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:25,920 Speaker 2: God wants to bless you on earth too, though those 67 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:29,520 Speaker 2: blessings pale in comparison to what He has in store 68 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:33,760 Speaker 2: for us when we start eternity in His kingdom. Next 69 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:37,360 Speaker 2: time you feel disappointed or a sad about not being 70 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:40,520 Speaker 2: chosen by a person, or a company, or an opportunity 71 00:04:40,600 --> 00:04:44,160 Speaker 2: here on earth, look up to this guy and imagine 72 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:47,840 Speaker 2: God smiling down at you, saying, I still choose you, 73 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:53,200 Speaker 2: my child. Let that biblical truth marinate in your mind, 74 00:04:53,720 --> 00:04:56,760 Speaker 2: Write it down in your prayer journal, post it on 75 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:59,599 Speaker 2: your mirror so that you can remind yourself every day 76 00:04:59,720 --> 00:05:03,880 Speaker 2: that God God shows you. Soak in His pure, unconditional 77 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:07,520 Speaker 2: love for you, and remember who you are in Jesus Christ. 78 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:10,560 Speaker 2: And closing, I would like for you to listen to 79 00:05:10,680 --> 00:05:14,520 Speaker 2: these two songs, Remember who You Are sung by Crystal 80 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:17,760 Speaker 2: Lewis and I Still Want. 81 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,880 Speaker 1: You sung by Jermaine Hawkins. 82 00:05:21,160 --> 00:05:24,320 Speaker 2: Intersecting faith in life, How does it feel to know 83 00:05:24,520 --> 00:05:28,839 Speaker 2: you are chosen by God? Further reading John chapter fifteen, 84 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:34,599 Speaker 2: verse sixteen, Isaiah chapter forty one, verse nine, Hilashes chapter three, 85 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:39,559 Speaker 2: verse twelve for living in chapter two, verses five through eight. 86 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:44,839 Speaker 2: First Thessalonians, Chapter one, verses four through five. 87 00:05:49,400 --> 00:05:51,520 Speaker 1: Thanks for listening to today's devotional. 88 00:05:51,720 --> 00:05:53,800 Speaker 2: If you liked what you heard today, we want to 89 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:57,320 Speaker 2: make sure you know about our sister podcast, Your Daily Prayer. 90 00:05:57,760 --> 00:06:01,320 Speaker 2: When you follow your daily Prayer in your favorite podcast app, 91 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:04,400 Speaker 2: you'll get a brand new prayer and devotional each day, 92 00:06:04,720 --> 00:06:07,239 Speaker 2: so your days begin in conversation with God. 93 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:10,680 Speaker 1: If you're looking to grow in prayer or start your 94 00:06:10,760 --> 00:06:11,520 Speaker 1: day with your heart 95 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:15,680 Speaker 2: Focused on the right things, search for your daily prayer 96 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:18,880 Speaker 2: in your favorite podcast app and be sure to follow 97 00:06:18,920 --> 00:06:21,840 Speaker 2: the show so you get a new prayer delivered straight 98 00:06:21,880 --> 00:06:27,200 Speaker 2: to you each morning.