Called And Chosen

November 12, 2025

"For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14

Growing up each of us has played team games, and in order to get on a team the captain had to choose you. In getting chosen no one wanted to get chosen last, because it meant that no one thought you could play. The captain would always want to have first choice so they could pick the best player first, but it also meant they would get the last pick as well. When there were more people wanting to play, we did not care if we were picked last or first, we just did not want to be left out. As we have matured, we still have the syndrome of not wanting to be last at anything, and we do all that we can do to make sure that we finish first. As we are on our spiritual journey, we all want to know that not only has The Lord called us, be He has chosen us as well. The Scripture reminds us that, many are called, but few are chosen. I encourage you today to remember it is more than just being called by God, you want to be chosen by God. When God choses you, you have been chosen to do His will. He did not choose everyone to do what He has chosen you to do, He has just chosen you. Since The Lord has chosen you, it does not make a difference what everyone else is doing or not doing, because maybe they are called for one thing, but you are the one who The Lord has chosen to do the task at hand. Since everyone is not chosen, you must allow The Lord to guide and lead you in the path that He has for you. Not everyone will like that The Lord has chosen you, but you cannot worry about them, but you have to continue to do what He has called and chosen you to do. You are chosen by God, now walk in what He has chosen just you to do. I am grateful that The Lord has called and chosen me to do His will, and no matter what I will do what He has chosen me to do. Since I know that I am not only called by God, by chosen by Him as well, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for calling me when no one else wanted me. Thank you for choosing me to be your child and serving you. Thank you Lord for leading and guiding me in the paths that you have designed for me. Help me to continue to walk in the places that you have chosen me to walk with confidence. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY