Chosen for His Purpose

Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | May 23 2025 | Acts 9:12-16

KEY VERSE: “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel." Acts 9:15 (NIV)

MESSAGE: 

God’s declaration to Ananias about Saul is a powerful reminder of His sovereignty. Despite Saul’s past as a persecutor of the Church, God chose him as His instrument to carry the gospel to the nations. This choice wasn’t based on Saul’s merit but on God’s grace and purpose.

Many times, we disqualify ourselves from God’s selection list and feel unworthy to be called upon to do a task for the furtherance of the Kingdom. And almost all the time, those who, by human standards and by measuring with the world’s yardstick, are not suited for the job are the ones God uses for his glory. Like Saul, our backgrounds and CVs do not seem to position us as candidates for enrollment into God’s workforce. But let’s think again with the benefit of the example from scripture.

God has a unique purpose for each of us. Despite our past mistakes or perceived inadequacies, He calls us to be His instruments in the world. Embracing this calling requires faith and a willingness to trust God’s plan, even when we don’t fully understand it.

Surrender to God’s purpose for your life. We do not qualify to be called, but when He calls us, He qualifies us.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

When you feel down and out, feel very unqualified for the job, and all your past experiences bring you to the point of writing yourself off, remember this: the One who selects is God, and He looks at our hearts.

PRAYER:

 Lord, thank You for choosing me for Your work despite my imperfections. Help me to embrace Your calling and trust in Your plan for my life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

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The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 143: 1 Samuel 5 — The Ark and Dagon

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DAILY word study: CHOSEN

The word chosen comes from the Greek word ἐκλεκτός (eklektos), which means “picked out” or “selected for a purpose.” It suggests a deliberate choice, not a random selection.

In Scripture, being chosen means more than being preferred—it means being assigned a purpose. When God called Saul “my chosen instrument,” He revealed that Saul had a specific role in God’s redemptive plan. God didn’t choose randomly. He selected deliberately, knowing what He would accomplish through Saul. Divine choice carries weight—it comes with direction, responsibility, and grace to fulfil it.

Reflection:

God’s choice isn’t tied to your past performance. He selects, prepares, and positions you. When you accept that, you stop striving and start following. You walk, not to prove yourself, but to fulfil His assignment for your life.

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