Chosen

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Manitowoc, WI) _____________________________________________________________________________________ As the Scriptures express it, "I am placing a stone in Jerusalem, a chosen cornerstone, and anyone who believes in him (Jesus) will never be disappointed. " Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? You are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God's holy nation, his very own possession. This is so you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. What has God above chosen for us? What is our inheritance from the Almighty on high? The LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, says to the one who is despised and rejected by a nation, to the one who is the servant of rulers: "Kings will stand at attention when you pass by. Princes will bow low because the LORD has chosen you. He, the faithful LORD, the Holy One of Israel, chooses you." 1 Peter 2:6 James 2:5 1 Peter 2:9 2 Peter 1:10 Job 31:2 Isaiah 49:7 The world rewards quick success; God rewards long-term faithfulness. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921