#Chosen By God

[aniah-who]

Irrevocable love.

Maybe you're like me and needed to hear this too, but God's gifts and His call can never be withdrawn; the gifts that He's given to us, as well as the calling that He's placed over our lives are both irrevocable:

ir·rev·o·ca·ble

[ˌi(r)ˈrevəkəb(ə)l, ˌi(r)rəˈvōkəb(ə)l]

not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final:

Despite my past and the things that I've done; despite the mistakes that I've made and my foolish decisions; despite the feelings of shame and unworthiness and what the voices in my head say, I am chosen. And there is nothing that can ever change that.

Romans 11:29 <3

[ladysnowangel]

Coffee + Chosen By God (by R.C. Sproul)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Instructions to Elders

1 So I exhort the Elders among you—I who am their fellow Elder and have been an eye-witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and am also a sharer in the glory which is soon to be revealed. 2 Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you. Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds; 3 not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate. 4 And then, when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the never-withering wreath of glory.

Cast Your Cares on Him

5 In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, so that at the right time He may set you on high. 7 Throw the whole of your anxiety upon Him, because He Himself cares for you. 8 Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour. 9 Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren in other parts of the world are passing through just the same experiences.

Benediction and Final Greetings

10 And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong. 11 To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.

12 I send this short letter by Silas, our faithful brother—for such I regard him—in order to encourage you, and to bear witness that what I have told you is the true grace of God. In it stand fast. 13 The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ. — 1 Peter 5 | Weymouth New Testament (WNT) The Weymouth New Testament is in the public domain. Cross References: Exodus 10:3; Numbers 18:7; Job 1:7; Job 22:29; Psalm 37:5; Psalm 40:17; Psalm 119:28; Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 28:15; Ezekiel 34:4; Matthew 5:47; Matthew 20:25; Matthew 23:12; Luke 24:48; John 10:11; John 21:16; John 22:29; Acts 11:23; Acts 11:30; Acts 12:12; Acts 12:25; Acts 14:22; Acts 15:22; Romans 11:36; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 9:25; Colossians 2:5; 1 Peter 4:11; 3 John 1:14

[chloeworships]

God ain’t allowing ABSOLUTELY NO ONE to trifle with and walk all over you.

You are THEE BOSS.

[tom4jc]

Acts 22:14 God Chooses You

Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.’ Acts 22:14 As a child, most people like to be chosen, they want to be chosen for a team or group. Very few like it when they are not chosen and left on the side all alone, they want to be wanted and a part of the group. Once people become adults, some no…

[kdmiller55]

You Call This a Plan?

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Behold now, a harmful spirit from God is tormenting you. 16 Let our lord now command your servants who are before you to seek out a man who is skillful in playing the lyre, and when the harmful spirit from God is upon you, he will play it, and you will be well.”…

[madewithonerib]

Discussion on GOD’s Election to Love Some & “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy” [Ex 33:19; Ro 9:15-16; Ro 9:13 [quoting Malachi 1:2]

It was only back in 2017 when I first heard of this concept and it was from the Reformed TULIP, so not a good time, as it was way too much information all at once.

[at around the time of RC’s Death: December 14, 2017]

Comment: May 23, 2023 @8:00AM | Zach But I thought everyone who apparently builds their life on sand was predestined to do so.  Am I wrong?

Comment: May 24, 2023 @7:20AM | Aletheia  Not predestine. Pre-determined

Comment: May 23, 2023 @ 8:20AM | Zach | @Aletheia  what’s the difference?

Comment: May 24, 2023 @8:10AM | Aletheia  @Zach  The difference is the Greek words that the Bible uses. The Greek word for the Elect is actually preboundreed or pre-Horisoned. The Greek word for the non-elect is pre-written.

If GOD wanted to use the same words for both HE would have, but HE didn’t.

Comment: May 24, 2023 @8:50AM | Zach  @Aletheia  so the problem is we don’t speak Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic.  And mistaken translations that use predestined.  Again what’s the difference between predestined and predetermined?

Comment: May 24, 2023 @8:45AM | Aletheia  Z The difference would be the Greek word for Predestined has to do with light & the truth. The Greek word for the unelect doesn’t.

Comment: May 24, 2023 @9:11AM | Zach  @Aletheia  ;)

[mutodaes]

The Shepherd of Souls

I had an idea for a COTL AU in which the Lamb is a reincarnation of the original god of death, known as the Shepherd of Souls.

[averagechristiannet]

And You Shall Never Displease Me

As someone who has an ongoing struggle with feeling like a failure, this article hits hard. From Challies.org……….. https://www.challies.com/articles/and-you-shall-never-displease-me/

[metamatronic]

part 1 / part 3

choosing to believe that joltik’s can act like tasers. on that note, emmet and ingo have probably dealt with aggressive fanatics on the subway before (ie, team plasma)

[ladysnowangel]

Summer reading: Chosen By God by R.C. Sproul

[pangloss-artee]

my little meow meow

[americanyellowvest]

Page 74

[northwoodsfan]

Grace Nugget for 2.28.23

Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

[tom4jc]

Amos 7:14 God Will Use Anyone

Then Amos answered, and said to Amaziah: “I was no prophet, nor was I a son of a prophet, but was a sheepbreeder and a tender of sycamore fruit. Amos 7:14 People often feel that they are either overqualified or under qualified for a position. They look at themselves and choose whether they want a position or not. If they do not feel as they are fit perfectly for the position, they will ignore it…

[kdmiller55]

Live Like Who You Are

 16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money equal to the bride-price for virgins. 18 “You shall not permit a sorceress to live. 19 “Whoever lies with an animal shall be put to death. 20 “Whoever sacrifices to any god, other than the Lord…