Chosen Jesus said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” ~ John 15:16 (NKJV) When I was 11 years old, my family moved to a new town. As the smallest boy in our new neighborhood, I felt very alone. It was tough to make new friends. Each summer day, all the boys in the neighborhood would gather to play baseball. Two of the oldest boys would be captains and pick their teams; as expected, I was picked last. However, on days when one of the oldest boys was not there, the next oldest kid, Bobby, would be captain. For some reason, he always picked me first. On those days I felt 10 feet tall. Years later I asked Bobby why he had picked me first instead of the bigger and better players, and he told me this: “I chose you because you played your hardest whether we won or lost, and you always enjoyed the game. It made me happy when we were on the same team.” Since that time, I have always used this as a metaphor for my relationship with God. Regardless of my circumstances, I try to enjoy the life God gives me and do the best I can for him. I can’t work miracles, but I am happy when God and I are on the same team. ~ Mark Anderson Thought for the Day: Regardless of our size or abilities, God will always choose us. Prayer: We thank you, dear God, that you look beyond outward appearances to see our hearts.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 20:51:43 +0000
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