| “For the Lord takes delight in his people…” |
| —Psalm 149:4a |
How fortunate are we who believe in the life-transforming power of God through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, for to be chosen by God to belong to Him is a truly wonderful reality. We have nothing, in and of ourselves, to commend us to God. While it remains a profound mystery as to why He has chosen us, nevertheless our choosing by Him should create a great joy within us.
Such joy springs forth from grateful hearts—hearts full of gratitude that we belong to God through the sacrifice of His Son on the cruel Roman cross at Calvary. The very thought that God has chosen us forces us into a state of immense humility, overwhelming gratitude, and enormous thankfulness.
We stand as ones chosen by God, loved by Him, protected and guided by His Holy Spirit. We must join with the Psalmist and daily experience the reality of Psalm 149:4-5:
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy…
Let us begin this day and every day with grateful rejoicing. Let us praise God that, before the foundation of the earth, He chose us to belong to Himself. By His choosing, we have moved from mere creatures—His creation—to His dearly loved children.
Originally posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
