To be chosen and called describes the incredible identity that every believer receives when they come to Christ. This truth means we are not random accidents or purposeless wanderers, but people specially selected by God for important work in His kingdom.
Understanding that we are chosen and called changes how we see ourselves and approach each day. Instead of searching for meaning in accomplishments or approval from others, we find our value in being God’s treasured possession.
Learning to live as those who are chosen and called transforms ordinary life into purposeful service that brings glory to God.
Chosen and Called: Key Takeaway
- Believers are specially selected by God as His treasured people with the divine purpose of proclaiming His goodness to a world living in darkness.
Anchor Bible Verse of the Day
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
— 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV)
Peter wrote these words to encourage believers facing persecution and rejection from society. He reminded them that their true identity comes from God, not from how the world treats them or what culture says about their worth.
The apostle used powerful Old Testament language originally spoken to Israel, showing that all believers now share in God’s special calling. Being chosen and called means belonging to God’s family with unique privileges and responsibilities.
Key Explanations
- Chosen generation: Specially selected by God from all peoples, not by accident or merit
- Royal priesthood: Direct access to God and authority to minister on His behalf
- Holy nation: Set apart for God’s purposes, living differently from the world
- His own special people: God’s treasured possession, valued and loved by Him
- Proclaim the praises: Share the goodness and character of God with others
Chosen and Called: A Reflection
Living with the reality that we are chosen and called means rejecting the world’s definitions of success and finding our worth in God’s selection of us.
When we feel insignificant or question our value, we can remember that the Creator of the universe, Fod Almighty, deliberately chose us to be His treasured possession before we ever chose Him.
Ephesians 1:4 supports this truth profoundly:
Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.
This verse reminds us that being chosen and called was God’s plan from eternity, not an afterthought or accident.
To be chosen and called also means we have a clear purpose beyond just living for ourselves.
You see, God didn’t save us simply to enjoy heaven someday, but selected us to accomplish specific work during our time on earth. Like ambassadors representing their king in foreign lands, we represent Christ in a world that desperately needs to know Him.
The beauty of being chosen and called is discovering that our purpose isn’t something we have to create or discover through endless searching.
God already defined our mission: proclaiming His praises to those still in darkness. This calling applies whether we’re students, parents, employees, or retirees. That is to say, every believer has opportunities to share God’s goodness.
To be chosen and called becomes practical when we face days that feel meaningless or tasks that seem unimportant.
Even mundane routine activities gain significance when we remember that God placed us exactly where we are to shine His light. Our workplace, neighborhood, and family become mission fields where we display God’s character through our words and actions.
The story of Esther illustrates how to be chosen and called perfectly. She found herself as queen “for such a time as this,” positioned by God to save His people from destruction.
Like Esther, we are placed in specific circumstances not by chance but by divine appointment to fulfill purposes we may not fully understand yet.
Being chosen and called also means we have access to God’s presence like priests in the Old Testament.
We don’t need human mediators to approach God because Christ made us royal priests with direct access to the Father. This privilege comes with the responsibility to intercede for others and help them encounter God’s love.
Remember that to be chosen and called doesn’t make us better than others, but blessed to be a blessing. Our selection by God should produce humility and gratitude, not pride.
Like Israel, who was chosen to be a light to nations, we’re selected to serve others by introducing them to the God who transformed our lives.
Practice living as one chosen and called today by thanking God for selecting you and asking Him to show you opportunities to proclaim His praises. Let your identity as God’s treasured possession motivate you to live with purpose that honors Him.
Blessings..!
Call to Action
- Thank God today for choosing you and look for one specific way to proclaim His goodness to someone.
Make This Affirmation
- I am chosen and called by God as His special treasure with purpose to proclaim His praises daily.
Prayer Point for Today
- Living Your Calling: Pray for clarity about how to fulfill your purpose as God’s chosen person and courage to share His goodness.
Let’s Pray
Our Father, thank You for choosing and calling us as Your special people. Help us to live worthy of this calling and proclaim Your praises boldly wherever You place us.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
My prayer for you today: I pray that you walk confidently today as one chosen and called by God for His special purposes and glory.
