We, Too, Can Be a Chosen People
Moses spoke to the people of Israel: “The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples that are on the face of the earth, not because you are more in number than any other people” (Deuteronomy 7:6). He reminded them that numbers have never mattered to God, but quality is more important than quantity. “It is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath which He swore to your fathers!” (v 8).
Israel, a choice nation
Moses spoke to the people of Israel: “The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples that are on the face of the earth, not because you are more in number than any other people” (Deuteronomy 7:6). He reminded them that numbers have never mattered to God, but quality is more important than quantity. “It is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath which He swore to your fathers!” (v 8).
Israel, a choice nation
The idea that God has a special relationship with the nation of Israel does not go down well even today. Why should God choose one nation out of the many that fill the globe?
In summary
Now, brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, let us look and read the following events for us to be very sure that we, too, can be a chosen people like the children of Israel:
1. Abraham, the father of all nations: Genesis 15:7-8
2. The twelve tribes from Jacob: Genesis 12:7
3. The blessings and cursings: Deuteronomy 28: 1-14
4. The son of David: Luke 20:13-15
5. The purpose of God in His Son, Jesus Christ: Isaiah 53:3; Acts 2:23
6. Has God rejected His people?: Romans 11:2-5
7. The return of Israel to their land: Deuteronomy 30:1-5; Ezekiel 36:24-26
8. The future outlook: Malachi 4:1
9. The transformed wilderness: Isaiah 65:22; Psalm 72:16
10. The coming Kingdom of God: 2 Timothy 4:8
What is so special about that tiny strip of land between the continents, for which God seems to have such a deep regard and love? The answer is very simple. It is because God is the Creator and we view God’s work from a very short time span compared with the eternity through which He operates. We must always be prepared to wait for a very long time if we want to know why God does things in a certain way.
God designs His work (creation)
If we look through the Bible, then we shall see from God’s point of view and see what has been happening in the 4,000 years before Christ. Let us read the book of Romans where Paul says: “The Jews were beloved for the sake of their forefathers. Did God reject his people? By no means!” (Romans 11:1, 28-36).
Bro Joseph Mulawo Members of Tongogare Refugee Camp Ecclesia
Bro Joseph Mulawo (Muzoka, Zambia)
