*Theme* : God's Chosen
*Text* : THE Lord said to Samuel, How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided for Myself a king among his sons. Jesse sent and brought him. David had a healthy reddish complexion and beautiful eyes, and was fine-looking. The Lord said [to Samuel], Arise, anoint him; this is he. Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
1 Samuel 16:1, 12-13 AMPC
https://bible.com/bible/8/1sa.16.1-13.AMPC
Praise the Lord for another opportunity to witness a great month and privilege to wait on Him in praying and fasting. God has been faithful, He has been great and He will always remain God, the unchangeable changer.
Father we worship your name for the grace given to us to this very minute, we thank you lord because you are always there for us, as we go into the word and prayer speak to us individually and as a group, let your word shed light on all darkness and let the glory be yours at the end in Jesus name amen.
The word for the prayer and fasting is titled God's Chosen. To be chosen by God means to be a special and divine choice. God loves all of us either believer or not we can't dispute that fact because it's even recorded in John 3:16 the extent of His love.
You can love so many people but have the ones that are dear to your heart. A chosen vessel or person by God, is someone with an important value not just to God but the kingdom of God and generations to come.
The reference verse is 1 Sam 16:1,12-13 this is the story of how David was announced as the chosen one. If you follow the story from the beginning including the vese that preceded the referenced verses, you will note that when Samuel saw David's older brother he thought some of them were the one due to their appearance but God said no until Jesse sent for David who was on the field the youngest one and the one whol looked less equipped stature wise and all.
One thing about God is that, He doesn't chose based to the intellect of a natural man or physique of an ordinary man. Who would have thought that the youngest the little boy, the less equipped will be the one to use home made weapon to get rid of the tormenter of Israel. There were trained warriors and soldiers but God used David instead.
We won't be focusing much on David but relating his story to our present days. Many of us are unaware that we are God's chosen. We have totally forgotten that He chose us, He brought us out of miry clay and set our feet on the rock. You do not have to mount a pulpit to be chosen by God.
Right on the field, that was where David was, God already chose him before he was anointed. You might be at the field, or in a place you least expect God to use you because in your understanding this is not a theologically acquired post, or its not an enviroment for God. However, the Bible says in Psalms 24:1 that the earth is the lord's and the fullness thereof.
There is no where we are that God can not choose or decide to use us. It doesn't matter how important or less important the office you occupy is right now, you are there for a purpose. As a matter of fact as a believer true born again Christian you and I are chosen by God.
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
Luke 19:13 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/luk.19.13.KJV
So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Do business till I come.’
Luke 19:13 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.19.13.NKJV
In the Bible verse above it is glaring that a true believer is meant to occupy till Christ returns. The business of the kingdom of God is our business. When I use the word business as it's used in some versions of the Bible it doesn't necessarily mean monetary transaction. It's the transaction of souls through the blood of Jesus that was already shed of Calvary to pay for all the sin. Our assignment as His ambassador is to ensure that those who are unaware of this becomes aware, come to the side of salvation, abide, grow and multiply.
There has been so many false teaching in our world today and the love of many are daily waxing cold but as a chosen vessel of God we must not allow what has become a daily occurrence of this world to stop us from doing His will.
As God's chosen your life and my life is beyond living to make ends meet, it mainly to live to make it to Him at the end. It's not about the things we can acquire on this earth alone but the treasures we have in heaven.
Being God's chosen on this earth doesn't necessarily mean we must live in suffering or penury or whatever is below standards of God as some may see it. God loves us so much and He let us know that He will never leave or forsake us. So no matter the persecution we may face because of the path we have chosen to follow Christ He is there with us.
My question to you today is are you happy to be chosen by God?
Are you still available to occupy till He comes?
Are you confused about why He chose you?
Do you answer yes to any of this? To start with, He chose you because you are special, it's not waste of time to occupy till you see Christ in glory and do not be confused why you are chosen because He knew you from the beginning of creation and ensured you are on earth now for such a time as this.
No matter where we find ourselves ensuring that the love of Christ is felt and Christ is known is our duty. It's not just the duty of the pastors, evangelist, or ministers it is our duty as a believer with earthly title or not.
My prayer is we will recognize why He chose us and run with the calling He gave to us as His chosen one. Do not stop doing what He has called you to do, no matter how little you do you are making a difference.
Let us pray
Father thank you for this amazing opportunity to know you more and my purpose through your word
Lord have mercy on me in anyway I have not worked or walked in your will
Lord grant me divine and abundant grace to occupy until you come
Lord remove every doubt or situation that brings doubt into me
Lord increase my faith in you and help me to walk in your will forever
Lord in every office I gain access to here on this earth give me grace to sow the right seed that will lead souls to you
Lord whatever I need to act accordingly as your chosen vessel release them to me henceforth
*Personal Prayer*
Thank you abba father for answered prayers in Jesus mighty name amen.
Congratulations God's Chosen.
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