Chosen

October 28, 2025

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:" 1 Peter 2:

Have you ever seen a movie or a television show where children were choosing sides to see who would be on what team, and there would always be one child nobody wanted to pick, and how bad it would make the child feel. Life sometimes comes at us the same way, we see others getting blessed and others lives doing well, and we are struggling and wondering if God has forgotten about us. We find ourselves wondering why God has chosen everyone else to bless but us, and we begin to feel just like the child who was picked last. I encourage you today to remember God has not forgotten about you, He is still working things out for you. It may seem like God has forgotten about you, but you must remember you are on God's side. God has said you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood a holy nation, a peculiar people, and all that means is to God you are not like everyone else. God has made you special and He has great things planned for your life. Just like the child who was chosen last on the team He is the one who usually gets the winning home run or the one who makes the winning shot for the team. So, it doesn't make a difference what people think you can or cannot do, just know God is working in you, and you are chosen to be on His team. I thank God, He chose me and has made me a peculiar person, so the only person I have to conform to is Him. Since God chose me from the foundation of the world, I know, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for choosing me to be your child. Thank you for always making ways for me and opening doors for me. I may have been rejected by others, but I celebrate and rejoice today that I have been chosen by you, and I am on the winning team. 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