The whole idea of being ‘chosen’ does not originate from us, but God. Long before time began, He had already written upon His heart the names of His elect. Jesus said in John 15:16, “You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you…” He chose us out of this world. I did not choose Him, He chose me. I didn’t choose this life, it chose me. I didn’t love Him first, He did. So how do we respond knowing that we’re part of the elect?
