“But we are bound to give thanks
to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the
beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and
belief in the truth,”—2 Thessalonian 2:13
In the Apostle Paul’s second letter written to the Thessalonian
church, he plants seeds of truth in the lives of the believers. Because the seeds of false doctrine had been sown
among the believers causing them to waver in their faith, he is replanting
truth in their lives. His words are like
cool water to a dry and thirsty land.
I want to encourage you today that just as the Apostle Paul
reminded the believers that they had been chosen by God—you are chosen by God. Never forget that God is not willing that any
should perish, but all should come to the knowledge of truth. This gives us the foundation to believe that God
has chosen us to represent Him so that the world can see Him.
The word “salvation” is an all inclusive word. It means everything that we have needed. So when we say that God has chosen us for
salvation it means: God chose you for
good. He chose you for blessing. He chose you for wholeness. He chose you for health. He chose you for a happy life. He chose you for a purpose. He chose you to be included, to be safe, to
be loved, to belong, to be useful, to have dignity, and esteem. He chose you!
He had you in mind for all these good things and He did it through
sanctification by the Spirit.
Sanctification means to be set apart.
He chose you and He set you apart.
See yourself set-apart. Set apart
from bondage, set apart from sickness, set apart from fear, set apart from
anger, resentment, jealousy, and inferiority and the control of the enemy.
As you live your life set apart, you continually believe these
words of truth. Believe
that God loves you, believe that He chose you, believe that salvation is yours believe
that as you extend it to others that it is effective and changes lives.
I encourage you today to water others with the truth of
salvation today, and as you water others you yourself will be watered.
Prayer—Heavenly Father
I thank You that I have been chosen by You for salvation and today I purpose in
my heart to see myself as You have made me—set apart for every good work, in
Jesus Name. Amen.
