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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
March 28
The chosen one
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations" - Isaiah 42:1
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In the Bible, the term "the chosen one" refers to someone who is specifically selected by God to carry out a particular task or mission. One well-known example is Jesus, who is referred to as the "chosen one" in multiple scriptures. One such passage is Isaiah 42:1, which reads: "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations."
Jesus was chosen by God to be the Savior of the world, and His life and ministry serve as an example of what it means to be chosen and called by God. But being chosen by God is not limited to just a few individuals in history. In fact, we are all chosen by God for a purpose.
In 1 Peter 2:9, we read, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." This passage reminds us that as followers of Christ, we are chosen by God and called to a higher purpose. We are not just here to live our lives for ourselves, but we are here to declare the praises of God and to make a difference in the world around us.
Being chosen by God comes with a great responsibility, but it is also a great honor. As we seek to live out our calling, we can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone. God is with us, guiding us and empowering us to carry out His will in the world. Let us embrace our calling as God's chosen ones and strive to live our lives in a way that honors Him.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing us to be Your children and for the love You have shown us through Your Son Jesus Christ. Help us to trust in Your plan and purpose for our lives, knowing that we are chosen and loved by You. Give us the strength to follow in Your ways and to live a life that reflects Your light and love. In Jesus' name, Amen.