His Chosen Vessels

“I was found by those who did not seek Me, I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me” Romans 10:20

Sometimes God really surprises us with the people He decides to save. Saul of Tarsus was one of these. He was a terrible person dragging men and women to prison and torturing some of them to death. He thought he was doing God a good service.

I’m fascinated every time I read this passage. Jesus came down again just to pay this man a personal visit. Later, He referred to him as a chosen vessel with specific purposes he would fulfill for God.

We also once lived following the ways of the world, gratifying our sinful cravings and desires. We were like sheep going astray, not seeking after God and deserving His wrath.

But just like Paul, God says we were also chosen and it’s because of Him that we are in Christ so no one can boast before Him. (1 Corinthians 1:26-29)

Before He died, Jesus prayed that He might give eternal life to all those His Father had given Him. (John 17:2)

I think heaven will be full of surprises when we see who made it there. As we approach the entrance, we will know we are not worthy to be there either.

Jesus pulls away the curtain for us to see even more clearly. From all eternity we were in His Father’s possession. “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me and it is My Father’s will that I shall lose none.” (John 6:37)

“Father, thank you for Your great love for us, making us alive when we were dead in our sins. We praise You for the amazing grace and kindness You have shown us in Christ Jesus.”