"For many are invited, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14
The Lord does not play favoritism (Romans 2:11) Therefore He does not call me and not you. He loves all His children equally. He never created hell for his angels. It was a place for satan and his servants. But over time those that chose sin and those that chose to forsake and deny Him, were not able to enter the gates of heaven. "But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven". (Matthew 10:33) His desire is for all of His children to follow Him on this earth while giving all glory and honor to Him. So many say, "I am not worthy" or "I don't have anything special to offer"...we all have gifts from God. In fact, you should do a study on gifts because there are so many you would never believe. Did you know there is a gift of administration? Hospitality? We all have been given gift(s) from God. We need to seek Him for that revelation. The bible tells us, "But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. 8 This is why it[a]says, “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people". (Ephesians 4:7-8). "7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:7). God has given each believer spiritual gifts that He "wills" (places this desire on our hearts) us to use for His glory. People that say they don't have a gift are fearful and/or in denial. That is why the scripture that many are invited, but few are chosen was laid upon my heart because the Lord has called upon ALL his children. It is my prayer for you today that you search your heart and kneel before your Almighty God and enter into His presence with thanksgiving. Ask for His spiritual understanding and truth and He will show you the gifts He has blessed you with. Everything we are is for His glory, every blessing we have been given, is to bless someone else. He seeks the humble while resisting the proud therefore we must not allow our pride to interfere with the true purpose of why we have been given the talent/gift we have. And may you use your gifts to further the kingdom of God and may your life be enriched and blessed for it. Have a wonderful day in Him.
"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy,to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines". 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
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