John 15:16 "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you"
A divine love force interrupts and interferes again and again with our self- chosen ways. It annoys and persists, like sunshine in our eyes. God speaks with love-words we can't silence. He disturbs our inner selves with whispers of constant conviction. Love pulls, pleads and persuades until we realize we are not unloved, unwanted, but chosen. Our Savior chose to love us and draw us toward God's eternal purposes.
The trouble is, we are born with a built-in resistance against God's will. It is a sin-streak that runs through our make-up; a warp in our personalities; a fixed thought pattern in our brains; a poison in our blood stream.
Friend, he won't let you alone. It is an uncomfortable, but true insight on his promise,"I'll never leave you, nor forsake you." He pursues you.
Only one thing to do. Give up. The answer to love is, "I do!" Choose to embrace the Son. Love God with all your heart. Say yes to God's love. The Father's answer: "Since you have chosen my Son, I have chosen to give you whatever you ask in his name."
You are chosen: The Lord appoints you to go into your world today to sow seeds of love. Real love bears real fruit that lasts. Whatever it takes, the Father will give you. Just ask in Jesus' name.
Prayer: Father, I am thankful. Your love has broken into my heart. Never let your love-words ever go silent in my soul. I believe you chose me to be productive in your name. I surrender. I choose to glorify you, Father, and magnify Jesus' name. Amen