Leviticus 20:26
I am the LORD, the holy God. You have been chosen to be my people, and so you must be holy too.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
“You have been selected…” Have you ever received mail that contained this phrase? Have you ever been chosen for inclusion in something like Beta Club, the National Honor Society, Rotary Club, or even cheer squad or a sports team at school? At the very least, you’ve probably participated in a neighborhood game of kickball or baseball – or even Red Rover – where teams were chosen. So you know how it feels to be selected… and what it feels like when you are left behind.
We have been chosen by God. It doesn’t get better than this! No other selection committee in the universe can hold a candle to our Heavenly Father. He chose us… He selected each of us specifically. The honor of this selection is HUGE, and it should not be lost on us. When you are chosen for something you perceive to be prestigious, your demeanor changes, doesn’t it? Don’t you feel a little more special? Don’t you desire to give your very best in all areas to show your respect and gratitude? Shouldn’t this apply to our Christian living, as well?
We were chosen by God. He is holy, so we must be, also. Check your behavior and see how you are doing. There is room for improvement in all of us. Ask God to show you how to become more holy and pleasing to Him, then get busy implementing the changes. You’ve been chosen by Almighty God… now act like it!
©2010 Debbie Robus
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