Called, Chosen, and Faithful

"They will go to war against the Lamb but the Lamb will defeat them, proof that he is Lord over all lords, King over all kings, and those with him will be the called, chosen, and faithful.”   (Revelation 17:14 MSG)

Through Christ, we are called, chosen and faithful. When we give our lives to Christ, we are counted among those who are with Him. God has a purpose, through Christ Jesus, for our lives. We are one of the many chosen ones and are adopted by and through the blood that flows from Calvary's Cross. 

God knew that the world needed a Savior, One who could redeem humanity and bring back that relationship lost in Eden. So God sent His Son, Jesus Christ. That was the beginning of the adoption process. Jesus life and teachings was the written words found within the "adoption papers". As Jesus walked that road to Golgotha's Hill, He took away the "fine print" that is found in many of humanity's papers. This was going to be an adoption that was easy to read with no hidden agenda. As Jesus was nailed to the cross, the papers were all set only needing a signature. When Jesus gave His last breath...the papers were signed.

That's how much we are loved...that is why we are counted among the chosen... What a cost that was paid for our redemption. But there is one tiny catch...we need to accept this free gift of adoption. Just think...all we need to do is accept the gift but...when we accept it we need to open the box and not just leave it on a shelf. it is a gift that keeps on giving as long as we open it as share the glorious gift inside.

Price for Redemption:  One Life (our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ)
Price for the joyful life: Open the gift and share it with others
Results: A life that is full of love for others, a life that honors our God and King and peace!

What more could we ask for...it really is that simple...