For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you…
1 Thessalonians 1:4 NIV
Chosen
Back in January, the Coalition Avenir Quebec announced a leadership contest would be held to replace Francois Legault as Premier this past April 12. To qualify for the leadership race, candidates had to obtain the signatures of 1,000 CAQ members from at least 75 ridings, including 15 members of the National Assembly and 100 members of the party’s youth wing. They also had to make a non-refundable lump sum contribution of $30,000. Election expenses were capped at $150,000.
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In a world that teaches us we are here because of billions of years of the survival of the fittest and by sheer chance, it’s no wonder that people have no sense of their value and there is no purpose to their life. The Bible teaches something altogether different and it gives all human life an inestimable value. Listen to what Paul says to the faithful followers of Jesus in 1 Thessalonians 1:4: “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you…” The Bible begins with the words “In the beginning God created.” The entire rest of the Biblical narrative is the story of God’s love for all His creation and His particular love for the highest of His creation – you and me. You are not the product of chance. You were lovingly created by a God who knew you even before you were born. He has a plan for your life, and through the death and resurrection of Jesus He has proven the depth of His love. By His Holy Spirit, He calls you to come to Him by faith and invites you into His forever family. He loves you that much.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley